Human Resources Manager

Agfa-Gevaert; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

The Agfa-Gevaert Group develops, produces and distributes an extensive range of imaging systems and IT solutions, mainly for the printing industry and the healthcare sector, as well as for specific industrial applications.

Agfa Inkjet Solutions, a division of the Agfa-Gevaert Group, specializes in innovative inkjet printing technologies for a wide range of industries, including commercial printing, packaging, textiles, and industrial applications. The company offers high-quality digital printing systems, including hardware, ink, printheads, and software, designed to deliver precise, vibrant results across various materials. Agfa emphasizes sustainability with eco-friendly ink formulations and efficient, cost-effective solutions. With a strong focus on research and development, Agfa Inkjet Solutions continues to lead in advancing printing technology, providing businesses globally with cutting-edge, environmentally conscious printing systems.

This is a great opportunity for a result-oriented HR professional used to operate in an international team.

In this role you will be delivering HR Services to employees in the different legal entities of Agfa operating in the UK. You will be supporting managers and employees, implementing HR policies and deploying global HR processes and systems, maintaining an appropriate balance between the business needs and legal framework. Reporting into the HR Cluster Head Europe North, you will work cross-functionally within HR (HRBPs, Reward, Talent, Learning).

Location:

• Onsite required.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver core HR operational support processes and operationally execute the implementation of our employee life cycle strategy across functions, business units, and platforms.
• Being the main point of contact, provide specialist consultancy to management and employees within your employee base on all HR related matters.
• Ensure compliance of the organization’s practices with applicable regulatory, labor legislation, and collective labor agreements.
• Support the integration of HR processes and platform and transitions to ensure smooth employee integration into the HR services structure/systems.
• Deliver data and reports for leadership teams, providing insights into operations, compliance, and service quality.
• Support and implement regional change management for new HR processes, systems, and policies, ensuring clear communication and alignment with business leaders on impacts to their operations.
• Collaborate with and manage external vendors to implement or customize HR technology solutions that meet the diverse requirements of the business.

Who You Are:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage conflict and ambiguity, while effectively problem-solving in difficult situations.
• A high degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate on complex, sensitive, and contentious issues with all levels within the business in a professional and positive manner.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and work to conflicting deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree and qualification in a related field (e.g. coaching, mediation, or employment law); CIPD qualification desirable.
• Desirable: Experience in delivering HR services to UK and Nordic countries (Sweden or Denmark). Alternatively, ability to communicate effectively in one of the Nordic languages.

(Agfa) Our Values:

• Own It: I do what I say, full accountability for results, finding solutions, and practice ethical and safe behaviors.
• Play as One: Collaborate for a common goal, diverse perspectives. Listen and communicate with respect, support decision for teams’ benefits.
• Move Forward: Embrace change, explore opportunities to innovate, feedback, and improve performance, proactive steps to resolve issues and continuous progress.
• Drive Value: Bold choices to maximize value creation, customer deliver exceptional value, add value to all stakeholders, use data to generate crucial insights and outcomes.

What we offer now and in the future:

• Dynamic global organization with a history of innovation and strong product portfolio.
• Challenging environment combined with a supportive management structure.
• Competitive salary and benefit package.
• Friendly work environment surrounded by dedicated and professional colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Agfa, our mission is to ensure that everyone belongs. We believe that diversity and inclusion promote a greater feeling of belonging and higher levels of engagement. We know that if we work together, we can do amazing things, and that our differences are what make our company, products, and services great.