Human Resources Specialist

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical leader is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to join their dynamic HR team. This role involves supporting people managers, advising on employee relations, and driving core HR initiatives across the UK and Ireland. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR generalist or delivery role.
• Practical understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience in Pharma/Biotech industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support on employee relations.
• Coach and advise people managers.
• Drive key HR processes like performance management.

Skills

Knowledge of employee relations

Communication skills

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