Employee Relations Specialist – UK & Ireland

Join to apply for the Employee Relations Specialist – UK & Ireland role at Cytiva. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

The Employee Relations Specialist – UK & Ireland will provide expert guidance to associates and management, collaborating with the wider HR team on Employee Relations matters and casework. This role ensures compliance with Cytiva’s policies, procedures and employment legislation and involves managing a high-volume caseload consisting of both non-complex and complex cases while promoting best practice on all aspects of Employee Relations.

This position reports to the Labour and Employee Relations Director for the UK and Ireland and is part of the Cytiva Global Labour and Employee Relations Centre of Expertise. The role will be an on-site role that can be based at any of the following locations:

• Ilfracombe
• Newquay
• Cardiff
• Amersham

What you will do:

• Be the first point of contact for employee relations matters, including discipline, grievance, performance management, absence related matters, flexible working and reduction in workforce activities.
• Provide clear and practical advice to line managers and collaborate with HR colleagues on the application of Cytiva’s policies and procedures in line with best practice and employment legislation.
• Lead and support on formal investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings and other associate related matters as required.
• Coach managers on best practices and building their capability and confidence in handling employee relations matters.
• Assist in developing Cytiva’s policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practice.
• Develop and create Employee Relations toolkits and standard work, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with evolving legislation in the United Kingdom.
• Strengthen our approach to case management reporting through comprehensive data analysis and identifying trends to create targeted action plans that address areas of concern.

Who you are:

It is an essential requirement for the role that you have multiple years of experience dealing with high-volume and complex Employee Relations casework and managing multiple types of cases simultaneously. You will also have experience using a case management system. You will have an up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practices in the United Kingdom with a commitment to staying informed on the latest legal developments. You will have the ability to handle ambiguity and make informed decisions regarding employee relations matters. You will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and progress a high volume of casework to successful resolution. You must have a valid driving licence with an acceptable driving record. The role requires travel to all Cytiva sites within the South-West of the United Kingdom (up to 50%).

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Working within a manufacturing environment dealing with Employee Relations casework in a blue-collar environment.
• Working in an environment that has an internal Employee Consultative Group / Employee Forum and/or a Trade Union.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.