Associate HR Director

Pure Resourcing Solutions; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the biotechnology sector is seeking an Associate Director of People Support & Care to lead HR initiatives across Europe. This strategic role focuses on fostering a positive company culture, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate will have extensive international HR experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for driving organizational change. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the employee experience and promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in a fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on HR operations and culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive international HR experience with a focus on employee relations and compliance.
• Strong understanding of European employment laws and HR policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team overseeing employee relations and performance management.
• Drive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and manage complex employee relations cases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Workday

Job description

Associate Director – People Support & Care (HR)

A global leader in the biotechnology sector is seeking an Associate Director of People Support & Care (PS&C) to manage a team dedicated to fostering a positive company culture and employment experience. This role will provide expert guidance on employee relations, policies, and performance matters across the European region, ensuring compliance with employment laws while driving HR operational excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic HR professional to partner with leadership teams, develop scalable HR services, and drive continuous improvement across multiple jurisdictions. The role will also focus on data-driven decision-making, enhancing HR systems, and leading organisational change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and develop a team of HR professionals, overseeing employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation across Europe.
2. Partner with senior HR leadership and business leaders to align HR services with business needs, driving collaboration and consistency.
3. Implement and scale HR shared services delivery models, ensuring compliance with European employment laws and best practices.
4. Oversee and manage organisational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce planning, ensuring a smooth transition.
5. Develop and analyse HR data, providing insights to influence strategy and enhance employee experience.
6. Drive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, supporting company-wide programmes and fostering an inclusive workplace.
7. Manage complex employee relations cases, offering expert advice and ensuring legal compliance.
8. Lead HR-related audits, ensuring processes align with internal and external regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2. Experience: Extensive international HR experience, with a strong background in employee relations, change management, and compliance. Experience managing and developing HR teams is essential.
3. Knowledge: Strong understanding of European employment laws, HR policy development, and compliance frameworks. Experience with country workers councils is highly desirable.
4. Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and conflict resolution abilities. Proven expertise in project management, data analysis, and HRIS systems (Workday experience is a plus).

This role is ideal for a highly skilled HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and is passionate about driving strategic HR initiatives that enhance organisational performance and culture.

If you match the above job criteria please do contact Caroline Batchelor.