Senior HR Generalist - Amersham Place, Stevenage & Ireland

Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd; Amersham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, part of the Danaher family, is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support three UK&I sites (Amersham, Stevenage, Ireland) from an on‑site role. You will partner with leaders to deliver a positive employee experience, advise on policy application, investigations and risk, and help harmonise processes across regions.

You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality HR services with a people‑first approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR operations, shared services, employee relations support, or a relevant HR specialty area.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in HRIS and case management tools; able to navigate cross‑functional systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with associates and leaders to deliver a positive employee experience across the lifecycle.
• Provide expert support on employee relations, compliance, and risk matters with policy guidance.
• Resolve complex HR cases with sound judgement and collaborate with Centres of Excellence.
• Develop clear guidance and coaching to improve consistency and service quality across the HR model.
• Drive continuous improvement and use data and insights to enhance employee experience.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Analytical thinking

Policy guidance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Case management tools

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist plays a meaningful role in shaping employee experience at three locations within Cytiva – Amersham Place, Stevenage and Ireland, and is responsible for partnering with associates and leaders during moments that matter. As part the HR Operations team, this role brings policies and processes to life through thoughtful local execution, trusted guidance, and practical problem‑solving. You’ll support associates and managers through complex, non‑standard, or higher‑risk HR situations that require sound judgment and a people‑first approach. These interactions go beyond process—they’re opportunities to provide clarity, reassurance, and solutions that help people move forward with confidence. In addition, the Senior HR Generalist contributes to continuously improving how we work by strengthening processes, supporting policy harmonization, and sharing expertise across the HR operating model. As a subject‑matter expert, you’ll help ensure fair and consistent application of policy while delivering a positive, high‑quality employee experience across regions and operating companies. This position reports to the Director, Regional People Partner and Labour and Employee Relations, UK & Ireland and is part of the UK and Ireland Human Resources Team. Although the role supports three Cytiva sites, it is an on‑site role based at our Amersham offices.

What you will do:

• Partner with associates and leaders to deliver a positive employee experience, providing guidance across the employee lifecycle, supporting onboarding, performance management and workforce transitions.
• Provide expert support on employee relations, compliance and risk matters, advising leaders on policy application, investigations, performance concerns and employment‑related risks while escalating complex issues appropriately.
• Resolve complex and non‑standard HR cases, applying sound judgement to sensitive matters and partnering with HR Service Delivery, People Partners and Centres of Excellence to ensure effective and compliant outcomes.
• Act as a subject matter expert on HR policies, processes and governance, developing clear guidance, knowledge resources and coaching to improve consistency and service quality across the HR operating model.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence, identifying root causes, improving processes, supporting local HR initiatives and using data and insights to enhance employee experience and service effectiveness.

Who you are:

• 5+ years in HR operations, shared services, employee relations support, or a relevant HR specialty area.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset and demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex HR issues using sound judgment and documented policy guidance.
• Strong proficiency in HRIS and case management tools; able to navigate cross‑functional systems and data to resolve issues.
• Ability to flex between case resolution, HRSD enablement, and improvement work based on service demand.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

Travel will be required as needed across the sites and office locations covered by this role, as well as for team meetings, workshops, and events.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.

We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. Please read our Applicant Data Privacy Notice carefully here.