People Advisor

Talent Works; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotechnology company is seeking a People Advisor Manager for a 6-month contract role based in Paddington, London. The position involves managing HR responsibilities, conducting investigations, and analyzing employee data to enhance workforce effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of human resources experience, along with strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment with 3 days on-site.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in managing multiple projects/tasks in a fast paced environment.
• HR experience with implementing HR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR inquiry and transactional escalation.
• Conduct effective investigations and handle ER cases fairly.
• Analyze data and trends to address key issues.

Skills

Confidential information management

Sound judgment

Written and verbal communication skills

Project management

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Digital literacy

Human resources strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft

Workday

Analytic dashboarding

Job description

Role

People Advisor Manager

Company Name

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Type of Role

Contract position, Inside IR35

Contract length

6 months

Location

Hybrid, 3 days on site in Paddington, London

Looking for opportunities with purpose, impact and possibilities? Our client, Vertex, is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. As they grow their pipeline at pace, they are strengthening their reputation for creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.

General Summary

>The HR Generalist Manager is responsible for aligning business objectives to effective human resources tactics in designated business units/client groups and/or products. This role serves as a consultant to all employees on human resource-related issues. This role acts as an employee champion, change agent, and assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. The incumbent communicates needs proactively within the HR department/leadership and seeks to develop integrated solutions.

This role partners closely with HRBP function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. This role maintains an effective level of business acumen and expert level of digital literacy to support data-based decision making and employee listening to drive operational resiliency and foster exceptional people culture.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages HR inquiry and transactional escalation to ensure alignment across the enterprise on the delivery of HR Strategy
• Partners with HR Business and Legal Partners to manage performance and behavioral related matters
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations, and ensures ER cases are handled fairly and consistently in a timely fashion, and in line with company values and applicable laws
• Manages dedicated HR product portfolio including Leave of Absence, Global Mobility, Change Management and Employee Relations
• Analyzes data and analytics (dashboards) in partnership with the HR group to identify key issues or concerns that could impact the business unit. Helps to proactively develop strategies to address trends, and ensure attraction, retention and development of talent and capabilities across the client group
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required
• Provides guidance and input on client group/business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning in partnership with HRBP
• Assists in the preparation of comprehensive investigation reports which include recommendations for complaint resolution
• Supports and maintains ER procedures and practices to ensure compliance, enhance the employee experience
• Creates and implements change management strategies and communications in support of organizational design and changes
• Analyzes ER trends to develop solutions and strategies and make recommendations
• Leverages data, dashboards and analytics to show progress and trends across Vertex goals
• Leads the operational integration and advises on executing business change including acquisitions, restructurings and reorganizations
• Manages retention intervention, pulse survey insights, exit interviews and analyzes trends with recommended approaches to resolve areas of concern

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to manage confidential information
• Demonstrate sound judgment in decision making and influence change
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects/tasks in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement
• Demonstrated experience with problem-solving and prioritization in an innovative environment
• Digital Literacy experience required including Microsoft, Workday, Analytic dashboarding
• Human resources experience, including experience implementing HR strategies, expertise in the areas of employee experience, talent mobility, organizational effectiveness, management development and change management

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree
• Typically requires 4 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Vertex is partnering with Talent Works to manage their international temporary job openings. If you are successful in your application, you will be employed by Talent Works to work on a temporary assignment at Vertex.