Human Resources Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Human Resource Specialist in Leeds to support HR initiatives across the UK and Ireland. You will partner with managers to enhance employee experiences, ensure compliance with local laws, and drive key HR processes. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience and knowledge in Pharma/Biotech.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist or HR delivery role.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and UK employment law.
• Experience in Pharma/Biotech HR positions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support on employee relations and compliance.
• Coach and advise people managers in HR processes.
• Drive performance management and compensation planning.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

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Client:

BioTalent

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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