Pharmaceutical - Human Resource Manager

Our client in the pharmaceutical industry is looking for a competent HR Manager to come into a newly set up department & oversee all HR responsibilities.

Key Objectives

To provide full support to CEO, Directors and staff on all HR matters, in a responsive, timely and, where appropriate, pro-active way and in line with the group policies.

To provide a comprehensive HR advisory service to the Company.

• To ensure managers and new recruits have the necessary skills tools, etc to manage their people more effectively
• To ensure that all projects have a consistent application of HR policies, processes and procedures
• To provide an environment and culture where the company can recruit, develop and retain talented people to fulfil the present and future needs of the business.

Responsibilities

Resourcing

• Filter speculative and other applications received and respond appropriately
• Assist managers with advertising/interview/selection arrangements.
• Interview potential staff and trainees with Managers and assist in the selection process
• Manage the process of new appointments from offer to induction/orientation and ensure terminations are handled expeditiously and appropriately.
• In conjunction with management establish and maintain a system for the forecast of resource needs taking into account turnover fluctuation and shifting skill-base demand.
• Supply resource data as required to update management and to demonstrate issues and trends which will impact on the business.
• Draw the attention of management and retention issues.
• Work with Directors to forecast and fulfil succession planning requirements.
• Ensure transfer arrangements are fully communicated.
• Maintain staff records including attendance sheets, absence records.
• Provide staff data as required by Senior Management.

HR Process

• Ensure that centrally established HR processes are adopted and delivered without compromise including and especially disputes and performance management procedures and application of the job and car grade matrix.
• Participate in the design and update of HR processes to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure that benefits provided are both appropriate and within Policy guidelines – eg Company cars, overtime, Personal Health Care, Allowances etc.
• Provide particular support and guidance for trainees including communication with Colleges.
• Maintain the necessary records to support the training programs.

Training and Development

• Collaborate with management to identify emerging or potential training and development needs.
• Participate in Training Needs Analyses.
• Recognise and work with management to encourage the development of particular talent.
• Challenge and coach management in how they manage Human Resources.
• Ensure that training records are maintained.
• Prompt and support management in respect of the application of the appraisal and other processes.
• To manage surveys-organisational and 360 – for different parts of the organisation
• To build and maintain a database of key suppliers of training and development who provide and could provide services to the group