At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR strategy and support global business units in driving organisational effectiveness.
- Company: Dynamic life sciences company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on talent strategy and culture in a global setting.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of HR experience with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Role Summary
Senior Human Resources Director will serve as a strategic HR leader supporting global business units within Global Clinical Development (GCD), R&D Solutions.
Based in Europe, this role partners closely with senior executives on the GCD leadership team based globally to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, culture, and change leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as primary HR Business Partner to Global BU leadership team members advising on organization design, workforce planning, talent, and culture.
- Align HR strategy with global business priorities in partnership with the GCD Global HR Lead.
- Use HR analytics and workforce insights to support data driven decisions.
- Collaborate with global HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Leadership & Talent Development, HR Ops) to deploy scalable HR solutions.
- Drive leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
- Lead reorganizations, M&A integrations, and workforce transitions.
- Ensure adherence to local labor legislation while aligning with global standards.
- Support leaders through change with clear communication and people first execution.
- Oversee implementation of HR policies, compliance programs, and audit readiness.
- Ensure timely HR reporting and insights to senior management.
- Contribute to HR budgeting and identify opportunities to streamline HR processes.
- Operate as a trusted advisor with strong influencing capability in a global, matrixed organization.
- Collaborate with HR peers across R&D Solutions to ensure alignment of priorities and execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent HR certification.
- 10+ years of HR generalist/specialist experience supporting senior leadership in complex, matrixed global organizations.
- Preferred background in life sciences, CRO, technology, or consulting environments.
- Expertise in organization design, leadership development, talent management, and engagement.
- Demonstrated success leading change initiatives (reorgs, integrations, scaling transitions).
- Strong knowledge of European labor legislation and multi country HR environments.
- Exceptional judgment, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
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