HR Business Partner in Ware

Ware Full-Time 30000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

At a Glance

Tasks: Support HR activities and drive business change at GSK's Ware site.
Company: GSK is a global biopharma company focused on improving health through science and technology.
Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, annual bonuses, hybrid working, and wellness programmes.
Other info: Join a diverse team committed to innovation and employee wellbeing.
Why this job: Make a real impact on employee development and company culture in an inclusive environment.
Qualifications: Degree or certification in HR, generalist experience, and project management skills required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 50000 £ per year.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner to provide support to a range of HR activities to enable leaders and their teams to deliver the business strategy. This role sits within our Global Supply Chain HR team focussing on a critical UK site and reporting to the HR Site Lead.
As a HR Business Partner, you will primarily support the Ware site (1000+ employees), partnering with the business to support execution of the people plan, applying local context and experience to drive business change and impact. The Ware site plays a critical role for GSK\'s new product pipeline, as a new product introduction site for Respiratory and Oral Solid Dose products and micronised active pharmaceutical ingredients.
As well as new medicines, we are proud to develop and commercialise new technologies, such as continuous tabletting, partnering closely with R&D. In addition, the Ware site is a pilot site for the GSC SMART manufacturing initiative, being an early adopter in the integration of advanced technologies and data-driven processes to enhance the efficiency, flexibility, and responsiveness of manufacturing operations.
You will play a key role in the following areas:

Talent management
Leadership development
Culture and capability

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.
Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK
In this role you will

Act as the HR lead for change projects (site changes, restructuring) and partner with Communications and the Business on developing the comms and engagement approach.
Influence and coach leaders from Site Leadership Team members to first line leaders in production to embrace change and lead key people activities, using the business agenda and current challenges, to support HR initiatives.
Challenge individuals and teams to embed our New GSK culture
Provide HR direction to develop and implement Strategic Workforce Plan for the site, to input into capability and talent plans.
Improve leaders\' ability to develop all employees to reach their full potential.
Build manager capability in informal stage Employee Relations processes.
Manage complex HR cases in partnership with key HR stakeholders (e.g. People Services, Recruitment, Compensation)
Manage Industrial Relations risks, partnering with Union and employee representatives.
Be disciplined in reducing customisation and champion our investment in new technology, regional hubs, standardised tools and processeswithin HR.

Why you?
Basic Qualifications & Skills
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

Degree or professional certification in related discipline or equivalent experience
Generalist HR experience
Proven experience in restructuring within the UK context
Experience supporting a business unit or function, delivering on the HR agenda within their remit and aligning to the strategy and its needs.
Project management experience
Competent at working with data to create insight and diagnose future risks and opportunities
Experience of leading and influencing indirect teams
Experience of working on Culture or Inclusion projects and initiatives

Why GSK?

Meaningful Work: Your contributions will directly impact the quality and safety of our products, supporting millions of patients around the world.
Own your area: You\'ll take charge of delivering HR solutions tailored to the needs of the Ware site, empowering leaders and teams to drive innovation and achieve their goals.
Work autonomously: With the freedom to deliver impactful HR initiatives and the support of a collaborative team, you\'ll have the flexibility to manage your responsibilities effectively and make informed decisions.
Influence and lead: By coaching and partnering with leaders across the business, you\'ll become a trusted advisor who shapes the culture, drives change, and champions GSK\'s values and people agenda.

Closing Date for Applications - 14th August 2025 (COB)
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.
When applying for this role, please use the \'cover letter\' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it\'s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Full-time

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Human Resources
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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