Global Human Resources Business Partner
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Global Human Resources Business Partner to support our fantastic teams globally.
Job Description
The Global Human Resources Business Partner plays a critical role in our HR team, driving and delivering HR strategies and initiatives that support the organization’s global business objectives. The Global HRBP collaborates closely with business leaders, regional/local HR teams and centers of excellence (CoEs) to ensure that HR solutions are aligned with and contribute to the achievement of our global goals.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnership:
* Act as a strategic partner to global business leaders, understanding their goals and challenges and providing HR solutions and support.
* Collaborate with regional/local HR teams and COE to ensure consistency and alignment of HR practices across all global locations.
* Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leadership on all HR‑related matters.
Global Workforce Planning:
* Participate in the development and execution of global workforce planning initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.
* Analyze organizational capability gaps, succession planning, and talent development strategies on a global scale.
Performance Management:
* Support the design and implementation of global performance management processes and tools.
* Assist in setting global performance standards and goals.
* Analyze organizational capability gaps and implement organizational development programs and interventions to drive business performance and improvements.
Talent Management:
* Oversee global retention and development strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
* Work on global talent acquisition strategies and partner with recruitment teams to ensure a strong talent pipeline.
* Assess organizational needs and facilitate the development of global talent and leadership capabilities.
Employee Engagement and Culture:
* Understand and keep a “pulse” on overall staff engagement and suggest improvements to ensure staff engagement and satisfaction.
* Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive company culture.
* Address employee relations issues and promote a healthy work environment.
Change Management:
* Lead HR initiatives related to organizational change, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.
* Guide leaders and employees through change processes effectively.
Compensation and Benefits:
* Support the design and implementation of global compensation and benefit processes and tools.
* Utilize data and provide inputs and recommendations for the compensation and benefits decision‑making process and recognitions.
HR Analytics and Reporting:
* Utilize HR data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
* Monitor and report on key HR performance metrics.
Employee Relations, Compliance and HR Policies:
* Facilitate solutions for managing employee relations, and proactively develop, coach, and counsel leaders on hiring, management, and conflict resolution.
* Ensure global HR policies, practices, and procedures comply with relevant laws and regulations.
* Provide guidance on HR compliance matters.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will ideally have:
* Demonstrative HR experience ideally within a CRO or Pharmaceutical environment (not mandatory); we will also consider candidates from other global, matrixed organisations.
* Relevant degree or HR qualifications (BA minimum) and proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally supporting multiple countries.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all organisational levels.
* Proven ability to partner with senior leaders to drive HR initiatives aligned to business goals and organisational priorities.
* Agile, collaborative, and globally minded approach with a genuine interest in supporting diverse teams across regions.
* Strategic thinking capability, using data, analytics, and insight to influence decisions and drive organisational improvements.
* Experience in managing change and transformation within complex organisational structures.
* Willingness to travel when required and support international stakeholders across multiple time zones.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Human Resources
Industries
Human Resources
Location
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Salary
£50,000.00 – £50,000.00
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