HR Leader (Manufacturing)

Elanco (nyse: Elan); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an HR Leader to operate within a global matrix, stabilizing the workforce in a unionized, blue-collar, shift-pattern environment. You will reintegrate the site into Elanco's HR framework and align policies, procedures and benefits.

You will lead initiatives to improve the employee experience, build strong relationships with Unite and Usdaw, and drive Workday migration from legacy systems while delivering cost efficiencies through multiskilling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level of experience.
• Proven track record of HR leadership in unionized manufacturing environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and analytical data insight capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the reintegration of the site into Elanco's global HR framework, ensuring alignment of policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Lead initiatives that enhance the employee experience while leveraging wider Elanco resources for talent development.
• Build meaningful relationships with union stakeholders (Unite and Usdaw) and manage negotiations effectively.
• Transition HR services to global service centers and support the integration of Workday from legacy systems.
• Drive efficiencies through multiskilling programs and optimize workforce costs while maintaining high engagement and productivity.

Skills

Union negotiations

Stakeholder management

HR leadership

Data analytics

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

As HR Leader, you will be part of a complex global matrix structure to deliver Elanco's people strategy. In this role, you'll be responsible for stabilizing the workforce, fostering engagement, and navigating the complexities of a unionized, blue-collar, shift-pattern environment. Your Responsibilities:

• Support the reintegration of the site into Elanco's global HR framework, ensuring alignment of policies, procedures, and benefits.


• Lead initiatives that enhance the employee experience while leveraging wider Elanco resources for talent development.


• Build meaningful relationships with union stakeholders (Unite and Usdaw) and manage negotiations effectively.


• Transition HR services to global service centers and support the integration of Workday from legacy systems.


• Drive efficiencies through multiskilling programs and optimize workforce costs while maintaining high engagement and productivity. Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level of experience


• Experience: Proven track record of HR leadership in unionized manufacturing environments


• Strong stakeholder management skills and analytical data insight capabilities

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Experience navigating complex global matrix structures


• Proven ability to challenge the status quo and influence senior-level stakeholders


• Directive yet empathetic leadership style with professional gravitas


• Experience with HRIS migrations, specifically transitioning from ADP to Workday As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!