HR Business Partner

Overview

Are you a strategic and people-focused HR professional ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our dynamic team and drive forward our people agenda. In this pivotal role, you\’ll work closely with senior leaders to deliver proactive, solutions-oriented support across the full spectrum of HR, ensuring alignment with our business goals and fostering a high-performance culture.

Join us and help shape the future of our workforce while developing your own career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Generous Time Off – 23 days of annual leave to recharge and unwind
• Financial Security – Excellent company contributed pension & 4x salary death-in-service benefit
• Comprehensive Healthcare – Company contributed private medical insurance for your well-being
• Ongoing learning support
• Supporting in the creation & rolling out of Global HR Initiatives

About Us

For over 60 years, Vitalograph has been at the forefront of respiratory diagnostics, developing cutting-edge medical devices and software used worldwide. With operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the USA, we’re committed to making a real difference in healthcare and clinical research.

Responsibilities as a HR Business Partner

• Serve as a people and culture partner to people managers in the UK, providing guidance and support in all areas of human resources management.
• As part of HR business partnering team, develop and implement Global HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business objectives.
• Work closely with the People Learning & Development Specialist to foster a culture of growth and development.
• Collaborate with management to identify talent needs and develop effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Partner with the global TA team when required to support in the recruitment and selection process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
• Conduct employee evaluations and performance reviews, providing feedback and coaching to drive employee development.
• Partner with people managers to address employee relations issues and ensure a positive work environment.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic workforce planning initiatives.

Facilities Coordination (where required)

• Work closely with the Facilities Manager to support, where required, in coordination of site requirements in relation to:
• Monitoring facility standards to ensure site facilities meet operational and team requirements.
• Ensuring availability for opening/closing office, including holiday cover.
• Issuing security passes to new starters and visitors.
• Supporting visitors to the UK office through providing information on travel and accommodation options & signposting to CT admin team for room bookings and setup coordination.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Support and enable the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) agenda of Vitalograph in the UK.
• Expert in ER matters, including the management of grievance, disciplinary and dignity at work matters and conducting workplace investigation where required.
• Implement organisational changes including promotions, role reporting lines, etc.
• Collaborate with payroll in ensuring accuracy of time and attendance records and implementation of salary/benefit changes.
• Custodian of health and wellbeing plans for Vitalograph in the UK to ensure a proactive approach and delivery of best possible outcomes.
• Participate in UK Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support event planning and fundraisers, including organisation and budget management of biannual UK team social events (Christmas and summer) and team building events as required.
• Ensure all HR administrative records are updated and maintained.
• Weekly and monthly HR reporting. Analysis of HR data metrics to generate business insights.
• Continuously updating HRIS system and analysing data to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide detailed, insightful updates to colleagues and business partners.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Experience with talent management, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Experience in managing redundancy and/or other relevant HR projects.
• Outstanding administrative skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Proactive, with a sense of urgency.
• Self-aware and an ability to learn quickly; desire for continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to act independently to resolve ambiguous situations.
• A professional and commercial approach to HR.
• Excellent inter-personal and coaching/mentoring skills.
• Exercises discretionary judgement and confidentiality in all HR related matters.

The Following Educational Requirements Are Required For This Position

• 3rd level degree (or above) in a HR or related discipline.
• CIPD qualification and membership is desirable.
• 4+ years HR experience at Business Partner/Generalist level within a multinational or large-scale corporate environment, preferably in medical devices/healthcare.
• Strong IT skills (excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Join us and be part of a company that’s making a difference in respiratory healthcare!

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