At Amarin, you'll make a difference. Our vision is to one day reach the moment when heart disease is no longer the 1 cause of death in Europe. Bold, we know. But it's what drives us every single day. Knowing that because of what we do, someone, somewhere is less likely to have a heart attack or stroke. That's making a real difference if you ask us. Even though we've been around for a while, in Europe, we're starting from scratch. Building the organization, setting up the processes, educating people, delivering therapies. And we're doing it in record time. In today's life science industry, that's unique. Some might even say "once-in-a-lifetime". So if you're looking for a company where you'll be at the start of an amazing journey, a company that's introducing a new era in cardiovascular care in Europe based on groundbreaking science, a company where you can really apply your experience, are empowered to innovate, where hard work is rewarded, and above all where you can make a true difference in people's lives, Welcome But let's be perfectly clear, given our current start-up phase, the pressure is high. Resilience, flexibility, results-oriented and accountability aren't vague notions here. We expect a lot from each other - and so we should. After all, patients count on us. And at Amarin, we also count on each other. Teamwork and collaboration are essential. We support each other, challenge each other and help each other. Across all functions and countries. We focus on moving forward, aren't afraid of mistakes and leaders are just a (video) call away. Because we know that together, we achieve more. Working with some of the brightest in the industry, each as knowledgeable, determined and committed to our vision as the next, you'll achieve more too. The HR Associate Director will work alongside the General Manager UK & Ireland and is responsible for driving the business strategy implementation through organizational design and hands-on HR process & system implementation. The HR Associate Director will report to the Head of Human Resources Europe. The position will have an integral role in evaluating the organizational design and implementing key processes while the UK & Ireland team grows. Responsibilities Understanding of Amarin People Strategy. Lead the design, development, and implementation of the people strategy aligned with the company's goals and values in UK & Ireland, but not limited to, HR programs related to the following: Employee Relations and Employment Law. Employee & Career Development with Succession Planning. Rewards and Recognitions. Talent Acquisition, On-boarding and Retention. Able to drive HR agenda in a start-up environment, hands on approach on Hr tactical tasks, role as an individual contributor. Trusted HR Advisor to the UK Leadership Team on all HR matters within the country. Manage HR for Tech ops. Partner with UK & Ireland business leaders to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; create and review policies and practice to maintain compliance. Driving performance through setting processes driving efficiency of the field functions as well as business support functions. Strategic Partnering for all matters relating to workforce planning, 3rd party suppliers (including selection, contracting & implementation). Functional Responsibilities HR Leadership Leadership and in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance, incl. Health & Safety. Oversight of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Leadership of the employee engagement process, analysis and communication of annual results. HR Business Management Coach managers through employee relations issues, providing guidance on conversations with employees and the employee relations process. Partner with other relevant stakeholders on any complex HR matters. Identify and involve appropriate 3rd Party resources as necessary for delivery. Collaborate with the leadership team in UK & Ireland on on-going professional development for employees, including reviewing, tracking and documenting compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training. Change Management with Supporting organizational change initiatives by effectively communicating changes, managing resistance, and facilitating smooth transitions. HR Policy and Programs Support the full performance management process including objective setting, quarterly and annual reviews. Coach managers on assessing and developing talent and monitoring follow-up actions to maximize employee productivity through swift and timely resolution of employee performance issues. Ensure appropriate corrective action steps are taken, including coaching, verbal/written warnings, and development plans. Identify and involve appropriate 3rd Party resources as necessary. Ensure all employee investigations are thoroughly documented and ensure timely and responsible resolutions are implemented. Experience A minimum of 7 years of experience leading a HR function in United Kingdom & Ireland. Ideally has experience of working in the pharmaceutical industry and supporting field sales and field medical employees. Understands the complexity and ideally has experience of setting up in-country employee solutions within a regulated industry. Expert knowledge concerning UK & Ireland labour laws. Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers for service provision to ensure Amarin remains compliant when introducing solutions to support the business strategy. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's Degree preferred). HR Certification - CIPD (level 5) Travel up to 25% Skills Fluency in English. Knowledge of local employment legislation and regulations in both UK & Ireland. Advanced quantitative analytical skills. Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into HR initiatives. Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Proficiency in HRIS and other HR-related technology platforms Competent use of IT equipment/software including MS Office and Workday. Competences Required Bold Approach to Problem solving. Commercially Minded. Analytical Expert. Effective and Appropriate Communicator for all Stakeholder Groups. Resilient and works well under pressure. Action and result oriented. Hands-on attitude and strong focus on delivering outcome for the business, ability to navigate in a start-up setting. Organisational Values Integrity Operational Excellence Collaboration Commitment to Quality