ER/LR Specialist, UK & Ireland

Galderma; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dermatology company is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Specialist to join their HR team in the UK. This role focuses on supporting employee and labor relations across UK & Ireland sites, ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering positive employee experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong knowledge of UK & IR employment law, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Join us for this impactful opportunity!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience including HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years focused on employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of UK & IR employment law and labor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on ER/LR matters including employment labor advice and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with both UK and Ireland labour legislation.
• Partner with HRBP to implement ER/LR strategies aligned with business goals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Project management capabilities

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, or related field

HR certifications

Job description

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Title

Employee and Labor Relations Specialist UK & IR

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Employee and Labor Relations professional with a solid background as HR Generalist to join our HR team. This role is essential to supporting our Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Relations (LR) activities across UK & Ireland sites, ensuring compliance, fostering positive employee experiences.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partner, helping navigate complex employee matters and contributing to a constructive and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on ER/LR matters, including employment labor advice, conflict resolution, and performance management
• Keeping an eye on social issues (legislative, regulatory and collective bargaining framework) and identifying measures that could have an impact on the company.
• Ensure compliance with both UK and Ireland labour legislation and collective agreements.
• Participate in equality, health & safety, and diversity committees.
• Draft letters, and formal notifications.
• Support audits and labour inspections.
• Partner with the UK & IR L HRBP to implement ER/LR strategies aligned with business goals
• Support change processes, restructuring, and general HR initiatives.
• Advis e on cooperation with works councils and unions, including negotiating agreements
• Keep HR documentation up to date (e.g., handbooks, workplace policies)

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Law, or related field
• HR certifications are a plus
• 5+ years of HR experience, including HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years focused on employee relations
• Strong knowledge of UK & IR employment law and labor regulations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Project management capabilities and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus)