Human Resources Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical leader seeks a Human Resource Specialist to join their dynamic HR team in the UK. This role focuses on employee relations, compliance with local laws, and providing strategic HR support to managers. Ideal candidates will bring extensive HR experience and strong knowledge of UK employment law, particularly in the Pharma/Biotech sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist or delivery role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, practical understanding.
• Experience in Pharma/Biotech HR is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support on employee relations and compliance with local laws.
• Coach and advise managers to lead their teams effectively.
• Drive HR processes like performance management and compensation planning.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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BioTalent are supporting a global pharmaceutical leader who focus on developing innovative treatments for serious and life-threatening conditions, on their search for a Human Resource Specialist to join a dynamic HR team and play a key role in supporting people managers and delivering core HR initiatives across UK&I.

You’ll be a trusted partner to managers by coaching and advising, help shape employee experience, and drive positive outcomes across the employee lifecycle.

? What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide day-to-day support on employee relations and ensure compliance with local laws.
• Coach and advise people managers, helping them confidently lead their teams.
• Drive key HR processes like performance management, compensation planning, and more.
• Contribute to organisational design changes and employee engagement strategies.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and HRBPs to deliver integrated HR support.
• Leverage HR data and insights to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist or HR delivery role.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations with a practical understanding of UK employment law (Ireland experience is a bonus).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a HR position within the Pharma / Biotech industry is desirable