Human Resources Business Partner

Azenta US, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner at their Manchester site. This role focuses on supporting management through talent development, performance management, and employee engagement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR, excellent interpersonal skills, and be data-driven strategists. The company promotes inclusivity and offers a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Human Resources Business Partner or Generalist.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
• High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support local and global management through talent development and performance management.
• Consult with employees and managers to address root causes of employee relations issues.
• Lead local onboarding and offboarding processes for all employees.

Skills

Data Analysis

Strategic Planning

Employee Relations

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

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Human Resources Business Partner

Apply locations UK - Manchester time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id R20250535 Azenta UK, Ltd.

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Azenta Life Sciences currently has an opening for a Human Resources Business Partner based at our Manchester site.

This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

The role draws on the strengths of a shared service model, partnering with Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Payroll teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

Key focus areas involve supporting local and global management through talent development, cost analysis, performance management, and employee engagement.

You will work closely with management to implement corporate policies related to human resources, organisational, and employee development at both the business unit and division levels.

You will consult with employees and managers to address the root cause of employee relation issues, resolving through a systematic approach.

You will often be viewed as a strategic business partner, change agent, and an active member of both the local Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Employee Forum.

You will also participate as a speaker in the site’s quarterly all-hands presentations.

You will lead the local onboarding and offboarding processes for all employees, working closely with relevant departments to ensure a supportive, valued and seamless experience is delivered.

What You’ll Bring

You will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification, with demonstrated success as a Human Resources Business Partner or Generalist.

Reporting into the Senior Vice President, CHRO, you will be a solid HR practitioner with the ability to build trusted working relationships across all organisational levels, while gaining and maintaining credibility.

You will be approachable, open, empathetic, and professional towards all colleagues.

An effective strategist with the ability to balance priorities and a strong track record of successful execution.

You will be data-driven and a critical thinker. Politically-savvy, influential, and proactive, you will be an articulate communicator and active listener.

A self-starter, you are ready to take on challenges that stretch your capabilities.

High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word is required.

Experience of using Workday is preferred.

Experience in a Manufacturing and/or Life Sciences environment is preferred.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [e-mail] for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Us

Azenta is a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and multiomics services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally.

We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

As a global leader in R&D multiomics services, Azenta Life Sciences, leads the way in providing superior data quality with unparalleled technical support to enable researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before.