Overview
- Shape and build the HR function during a period of growth and transformation.
- Lead on implementing a new HR system.
About Our Client
The company is a global life sciences organisation with around 300 employees in the UK and 7 sites nationwide. It provides specialist laboratory testing services for pharmaceuticals, microbiology, chemistry, and food safety, and is part of a larger international group backed by private equity.
Job Description
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing clear, risk-based guidance on ER issues.
- Manage a personal caseload including absence, performance, and complex ER matters.
- Support organisational change, including restructures, consultations, and exits.
- Coach and up-skill managers to build confidence in handling people issues.
- Collaborate on HR system implementation with international teams.
- Champion best practice, compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple UK sites.
The Successful Applicant
- CIPD qualified with strong operational HR experience.
- Resilient, curious, and able to work independently in an environment with limited structure.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and supporting managers through challenging conversations.
- Experience in organisational change and multi-site environments.
- Strong IT skills and familiarity with HR systems.
What's on Offer
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension contribution
- Healthcare options, EAP, eyecare vouchers
- Company car
- Discretionary bonus
- Free parking
Interview Process
- Stage 1: Informal Teams call
- Stage 2: Face-to-face competency interview
Start date
Early January 2026