Human Resources Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to support people managers and implement HR initiatives across the UK&I. This role involves coaching, advising, and ensuring compliance with employment laws, while contributing to employee engagement and organizational design.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support on employee relations and ensure compliance with local laws.
• Coach and advise people managers.
• Drive key HR processes like performance management and compensation planning.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication

Stakeholder Management

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Client:

BioTalent

Location:

peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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