Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an HR Business Partner based in Hatfield, UK. This role involves strategic HR partnerships across multiple countries, focusing on talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance development. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of HR experience, with knowledge of UK employment law and a passion for cultivating an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years HR experience, mainly in an HR Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with goals.
• Manage employee relations cases, ensuring legal compliance.
• Drive performance management and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Recruitment

Stakeholder Management

Employee Engagement

Change Management

HR Legislation Knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5 Qualification

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Client:

MSN LABORATORIES EUROPE LIMITED

Location:

hatfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: HR Business Partner, UK & Europe

Location: London, UK (On Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 8 or more years in the UK or other European markets

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About Vivanta Generics / MSN Labs

Vivanta Generics is one of the fastest growing generic pharmaceutical company in the European

Union (EU), with focus on core markets in the EU. It’s a fully owned subsidiary of MSN Labs, India. Owing to its’ vast portfolio of products to offer, along with high quality standards and fully backward integrated manufacturing, Vivanta stands out as a reliable, fast-growing generic pharmaceutical company.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner (HRBP), operating from our

Hatfield office near London. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to business

leaders, driving HR initiatives that align with business objectives, enhance team culture, and support organizational growth across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Strategic HR Partnership:

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with business goals
• Support organizational design and workforce planning initiatives across multiple countries
• Understand the commercial and business operations and support in creating the organizational talent strategy accordingly

B. Talent Acquisition and Recruitment:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and finalize recruitment plans
• Lead and support recruitment efforts to attract and retain high-quality talent
• Work with various service partners across multiple markets
• Streamline hiring processes and candidate on-boarding experience
• Gather organizational insights, what’s working and what’s not working to help and support in talent retention

C. Employee Relations and Compliance:

• Manage complex employee relations cases ensuring compliance with UK, German and Spanish employment law and company policies
• Provide guidance and resolution support to managers and employees on HR-related issues

D. Performance and Development:

• Drive performance management programs, including appraisals, feedback, and development plans
• Drive consistency of timelines, parameters involved in performance appraisal
• Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives
• Actively drive an engaging talent agenda for the Europe business

E. Culture and Engagement:

• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes engagement and collaboration
• Lead employee engagement activities and diversity and inclusion initiatives

F. Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across functions and regions
• Influence and advise senior management on HR matters and organizational changes

G. Data and Analytics:

• Analyse HR metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve business outcomes
• Provide regular reporting to leadership on workforce insights

H. Change Management:

• Support business transformation initiatives by managing change and ensuring smooth transitions
• Facilitate communication and training related to organizational changes

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of CIPD Level 5 qualification is mandatory
• Proven experience in talent recruitment and stakeholder management
• Experience driving team culture and employee engagement
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-country, multicultural environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practices
• Operating from the Hatfield office (London)
• Agile, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, with significant time spent in an HR Business Partner role
• Experience working in multicultural set-ups
• Multilingual skills, if possible – preferably Spanish and/or German, in addition to English
• Prior experience working in a global matrix organization