HR Leader (Manufacturing)

Elanco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an HR Leader (Manufacturing) to stabilise the workforce within a complex global matrix. You will lead union engagement, align policies with global HR frameworks, and guide talent development while transitioning HR services to global centres.

Based in Speke, UK, this hybrid role requires a bachelor’s degree, proven HR leadership in unionized manufacturing, and strong analytical skills to drive costs and engagement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level of experience.
• Experience: HR leadership in unionized manufacturing environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and analytical data insight capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support reintegration of the site into Elanco’s global HR framework.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee experience and talent development.
• Build relationships with union stakeholders and manage negotiations.
• Transition HR services to global service centers and support Workday integration.
• Drive efficiencies through multiskilling and manage costs while maintaining engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical data insight

Leadership

Negotiation with unions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! 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!

Your Role: HR Leader (Manufacturing)

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.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• 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

Additional Information:

• Location: Speke, UK - Hybrid Work Environment

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.