People Partner in Addlestone

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.

Description

This position is based out of our UK, Bourne office. It is a 6-month fixed term contract and operates on a hybrid working model.

Full time.

Purpose and Scope

• Provides multi-country policy expertise and HR generalist knowledge to support and educate leaders, managers, and associates on all People topics.
• Resolves employee relations issues, provides support and advises leaders on HR-related matters & policies.
• Delivers multi-country Case Management (underperformance, disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence), business changes, in-country projects, and cyclical HR processes.
• Ensures legally compliant HR service in line with identified needs.
• Provides data and insights on activity volume, trends, issues, concerns and success stories.
• Acts as change agent and champion for the Global HR Operations Model.
• Works closely with other HR Operations teams, across the broader HR function and directly with the business.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provides sound advice and guidance to managers and employees on a variety of employee relations issues (multi-country).
• Manages a portfolio of business change and multi-country projects in collaboration with HRBPs.
• Supports HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence to execute the delivery of cyclical HR processes.
• Handles all employee relations Case Management (underperformance, disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence).
• Delivers a multi-country, legally compliant HR service in line with identified needs.
• Manages the People Partner team.
• Maintains continual improvement to identify opportunities for improving HR services.
• Proof-reads translations of HR policy documentation and provides country specific technical HR guidance where needed.
• Acts as a thought partner to HRBPs and other HR Sub-Divisions to ensure that global solutions work locally.
• Executes activity on behalf of CoE teams for processes outside the scope of services provided by the Global HR Service Delivery.

Employee Relations Case Management

• Provides solutions to resolve escalated case management queries.
• Advises managers and employees on employee relations issues and policy interpretation.
• Supports management of Union / Works Council and provides support to ER CoE.
• Monitors and tracks trends to proactively identify issues and opportunities.
• Escalates complex case management queries to People Partner Cluster Lead, HRBP, Employee Relations as appropriate.

Change & Continuous Improvement Agent

• Provides mentorship and counseling on local policies and processes.
• Delivers trainings and workshops for local leadership teams and various employee populations on HR topics.
• Draws people insights from real-time reports to identify and address improvement opportunities.
• Acts as interface to other Organisation HR Sub-Divisions.

Required Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent, or professional HR qualification.
• Solid experience as an HR generalist with deep understanding of HR fundamentals (recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, compensation, development, employee relations).
• Experience managing high-risk employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution.
• Strong collaborator, authentic, transparent, and aligned with Astellas values and code of conduct.
• Proven success partnering and collaborating with stakeholders cross-functionally and at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement based on policies, procedures, practices and risk factors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, inspiring trust and confidence, influencing decisions.
• Self-starter capable of managing a varied workload to a high standard.
• Experience across core HR functions (compensation, benefits, performance management, etc.) with experience in HR process design, transaction support and employee administration.
• Fluent in English and at least one other European language.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management Tools and Techniques.
• Continuous Improvement knowledge.
• Computer skills, including MS Office and Outlook.
• Broad understanding of the HR employee lifecycle.

Benefits

• Global collaboration: Work within a connected global community dedicated to improving patient lives.
• Real-world patient impact: Contribute to life-changing therapies that help people worldwide.
• Relentless innovation: Be part of an organisation pushing scientific and operational boundaries.
• A culture of growth: Thrive in a supportive workplace that values development and progression.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.