Employee Engagement Manager in Barnard Castle

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site and has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases. 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.

Join GSK as a strategic and people‑focused partner who will shape the employee experience across our organisation. The purpose of this role is to drive continuous improvement across Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Health & Wellbeing initiatives, Early Talent management and coordination, strategic workforce planning, and training programmes for the wider business. You will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, healthy and growth‑oriented workplace while ensuring alignment with GSK's strategic priorities and commitment to delivering excellence.

In this role you will:

• Partner with ERG leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to grow inclusive, aligned ERGs and embed a culture of continuous learning, wellbeing, and engagement across GSK.
• Design, implement and evaluate holistic health & wellbeing programs (mental, physical, emotional) in collaboration with internal teams and external providers to boost resilience, productivity and employee wellness.
• Attract, onboard, develop and retain early‑career talent (graduates, apprentices, interns) through coordinated mentoring, development and retention strategies.
• Lead strategic workforce planning with business and SD partners to forecast future needs, define long‑term talent strategies and implement proactive solutions that support GSK's growth objectives.
• Use data analytics and robust reporting frameworks to measure program effectiveness across ERGs, wellbeing, early talent and training, delivering actionable insights and regular updates to leadership.
• Serve as a central liaison between HR, business leaders, ERGs and external stakeholders to align initiatives, foster partnerships and drive integrated workforce solutions.
• Manage stakeholder and external representation, showcasing GSK best practices to strengthen employer brand and secure collaboration and support for initiatives.
• Lead constructive union and employee representative engagement, advising on collective bargaining, consultation and change management to protect employee wellbeing and ensure compliant, equitable outcomes.

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organisational Development, Industrial/Employment Relations, Psychology, Business Management or related.
• Experience delivering employee engagement/ERG programmes, health & wellbeing strategies, early talent lifecycle activities, and participation in union/industrial relations or consultation processes.
• Strong, jurisdiction‑specific employment law and collective bargaining knowledge; ability to sustain constructive union relationships.
• Proven stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, conflict resolution, change and programme management; excellent written and verbal communication for senior leaders.
• Data‑literate: interpret HR and engagement metrics, build dashboards, and turn insights into action; proficient with HRIS, survey/analytics tools (e.g., Power BI/Tableau) and collaboration platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in Human Resources/Organisational Development, Industrial Relations, Employment Relations, Occupational/Organisational Psychology, MBA with HR focus, or a master's in Public/Health Management for wellbeing‑focused roles.
• Experience designing/implementing health & wellbeing programmes, inclusive leadership experience with ERGs/D&I programmes, cultural agility across geographies; professional certifications (CIPD/SHRM, Prosci, Industrial Relations, Mental Health First Aid) are desirable.

Closing Date for Applications 6th February 2026 (COB). Please note the job description will no longer be available after closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the cover letter and CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, contact us at UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com where you can also request a call.