Freelance HR Manager

Freelance HR Manager - Pharmaceuticals - 12-Month Contract - Düsseldorf

A global pharmaceutical company requires an experienced HR Manager to lead the function on a major project.

The HR Manager will lead the HR function for a large capital investment programme throughout the entire project lifecycle into operations on a freelance basis.

Responsibilities:

1. HR Manager creates true synergies to facilitate the achievement of business objectives.
2. Reporting to the Snr Project Director, the Human Resources Manager serves as a consultant to management. The Human Resources Manager assesses human resources related needs and seeks to develop integrated solutions.
3. Develop and implement in collaboration with management onboarding strategy and process.
4. Represent the company culture and values.
5. Support relationships with chosen resource providers.
6. Provide day-to-day HR services to employees and business leaders.
7. Lead and/or participate in varied HR projects together with other HR colleagues working in Learning & Development, Talent & Acquisition, Payroll, and the administrative department.
8. Play an active role as the HR-specialist in business projects, implementing local and international HR projects to support the HR strategy of the site.
9. Ensure correct application of social legislation by maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
10. Support and guide management in the implementation of various processes.
11. Partner with internal and external teams to fill vacancies in a timely manner and coordinate recruitment and candidate selection as per Project Director needs.

Requirements:

1. Master’s degree in human resources or equivalent experience.
2. Experience working in an HR capacity resolving complex employee relation issues.
3. Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and provincial employment laws.
4. Relevant industry experience a plus, i.e., in pharmaceuticals or similar.
5. Experience supporting new site setup and hiring.
6. Strong knowledge of social legislation.
7. Excellent communication skills.
8. Strong people management skills.
9. Strong planning and organization skills.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!