Head of HR/HR Director

Senior HR Business Partner/Head of HR/HR Director for growing global BioTech in Cambridge, permanent role, pay negotiable

Your new company
Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic team of scientists, physicians and businesspeople working together toward one goal?

Are you a senior HR professional who wants to drive strategy and work operationally for a global and growing BioTech organisation?

I am proud to be working with my client, a global leader in Biotech research in Cambridge who are seeking a senior HR Business Partner, Head of HR or Assoc. HR Director to support their UK and EMEA businesses as the organisation grows and develops other areas of research and innovation.

Your new role
In this role you will be responsible for strategic and operational HR including recruitment, where you will be supporting Hiring Managers throughout the talent selection and hiring process, as well as managing recruitment process through entire process from sourcing, interview to offer and onboarding.

You will also ensure alignment of internal compensation and benefits, as well as drive the local performance management process: supporting Managers in coaching and mentoring employees, lead local talent reviews and work with Senior Managers on where to best place and develop talent as well as organisational development. You will also create and implement employee training programs in support of local and global initiatives.

You will strategically business partner, actively participating as a member of the Site Leadership Team, leading and supporting all strategic people related initiatives and change processes, as well as drive employee engagement and motivation. You will lead the delivery of yearly HR activities including talent reviews and succession management.

You will deliver HR support and guidance to all members of staff on-site regarding Employee Relations, supporting in resolving conflicts and coaching of employees. You will build and establish working relationships between internal and external clients.

You will also support global implementation of HR projects and processes, ensuring alignment of internal policies and procedures with external, as well as develop and maintain UK policies.

You will also run HR Operations, maintaining HR reports and any other HR related topics, managing external relationships with vendors, managing payroll process, ensuring correct payment of salaries and delivering appropriate data to Payroll provider.

What you'll need to succeed
To be the successful candidate, you will be a senior HR generalist with experience in the BioTech or similar industry. Experience working in an international organisation is preferred and an interest in operating with a global mindset would be advantageous.

You will be knowledgeable of HR best practice, procedures, process and UK employment law and its application.

You will be a strong communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, able to work well with people of all levels across multiple sites.

You will have demonstrable experience of supporting a growing organisation, particularly regarding supporting employee development, change management and employee retention activities.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive remuneration depending on your level of experience, as well as good pension, private medical insurance , 4x life assurance and income protection.

What you need to do now
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