Senior HR Business Partner – Manchester
This multinational employer is seeking an HR leader with deep experience in supporting STEM and commercial communities to drive ongoing market expansion, product innovation, operational efficiencies, and an innovative talent management agenda. Supported by local HR Business Partners and well-established Centres of Excellence, this individual will be tasked with elevating HR business partnering to "the next level" across a globally significant business unit that is of critical importance to this company.
Acting as the "go-to" HR partner for the Business Unit Leader and their leadership team, this person will immediately be tasked to design and deliver talent strategies that support business priorities and accelerate growth. With a workforce spanning multiple geographies, this individual must possess a global mindset and the ability to navigate and influence across diverse cultures. They must be confident and credible when presenting data-driven insights and qualified research analysis to support decisions on market trends, talent strategies, and reward recommendations. Advanced knowledge of international labour laws and employment practices will be highly advantageous.
The company is well-resourced and reputable, and its products are literally contributing to saving the lives of people around the world - you will achieve great satisfaction from working in a mission-driven culture, and an organisation that offers genuinely diverse career opportunities to its high-performing employees.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
• Advanced commercial acumen, along with credible leadership presence, and the ability to deal with "now" as the constant deadline expectation
• Direct experience in working within a "can do" company culture
• Well-rounded expertise for all the specialty areas of HR,
• Demonstrated success operating effectively in a complex, matrixed global organization
• A track record for delivering solutions to enable effective organisational change
• Natural ability to influence through data and factual reasoning, rather than emotion without evidence
• Advanced English - it will be essential for both written and verbal presentations to executive leaders; and any additional languages will be highly regarded
• A stable, salaried career history that shows clear career progression and professional development. Unfortunately, career contractors will not be considered at this time
This person will offer well-rounded HR expertise and a track record for delivering sustainable results. A history of living within other countries whilst managing multi-market responsibilities will be highly regarded.
The package includes a base salary from £160,000 (potential to increase depending on expertise level) plus benefits. This role is based in Manchester, and a hybrid working arrangement is in place.
There's a realistic "wish list" of criteria for this hire above and beyond what is noted here, so we're happy to elaborate to interested professionals.
Interviews are being scheduled currently, with a view to an employment offer being extended in the coming weeks.
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