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Havas Lynx

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, where your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare advertising. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with leadership, driving engagement and enhancing the employee experience within a dynamic team. You'll be at the forefront of strategic HR initiatives, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of growth and development. With a supportive environment and a commitment to employee wellbeing, you'll thrive in a role that not only challenges you but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

28 days annual leave

Option to buy/sell holidays

Early Friday finish

Enhanced family leave

Extensive L&D support

Sabbatical opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

Solid experience in HR policies and procedures.
Understanding of employment law and HR systems.

Responsibilities

Support agency’s people priorities and strategy.
Act as a strategic advisor on employee relations.
Coach managers on performance management.

Skills

HR policies and procedures

Employment law

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Talent space

Workday

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Talent Acquisition Business Partner @ Havas Lynx awarded Top 3 Healthcare Agency in the World by Cannes Lions .'Global Talent Acquisition team of the…

Note : This is a mid level role , please know this will be reflected in the salary offered and the candidates we seek

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Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector?

At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.

Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives.

We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here.

Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Our Role:

Work closely with the HoPBP to support the agency’s people priorities and people strategy, whilst demonstrating responsiveness and flexibility to enhance the employee experience. Act as a strategic advisor to partner with our agencies to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development and organisational change. Champion the company culture, ensure compliance with our People policies and drive engagement, retention, and skills development within teams.

What you can expect to be doing:

Build strong relationships with the teams and ALT to support agency goals
Act as a trusted advisor to managers, offering coaching and practical advice on people related matters
Participate in ALT meetings, sharing people insights and supporting follow up actions
Ensure sensitive cases such as grievances, disciplinaries and performance concerns are handled with professionalism and confidentiality
Coach line managers in techniques around managing high and low performers
Maintain accurate employee data
Support with pay and benefits reviews to ensure fairness and competitiveness
And much more!

This role could be a great fit for you if:

You have solid experience and understanding of HR policies, procedures and employment law
Experience in a similar role
Familiarity using HR systems such as Talent space and workday
Very strong communication skills and relationship building

What you can expect from us

A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission.

You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including:

Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days)
Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service
Option to buy, carry or sell holidays
Early Friday finish throughout the year
Seasonal working hours
Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme
Extensive L&D support
Sabbatical opportunities
Season ticket interest free loans for travel
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance (4x salary)
Company pension scheme
Fully compensated company events
Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more
24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme

Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

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Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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Advertising, Human Resources, and Marketing
Industries
Advertising Services and Marketing Services

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