Human Resources Business Partner

About Ethypharm
Ethypharm is a leading mid-sized global pharmaceutical company that manufactures and provides essential drugs, with a focus on hospital care, central nervous system (severe pain and addiction) and internal medicine. Our commitment is to improve patients' lives and make a positive impact on society and the environment. Ethypharm has 1,700 employees dedicated to its various pharmaceutical activities, of which 1400 are in industrial operations. Our six production sites located in France, the UK, Spain, and China have expertise in injectables and complex oral solid forms. With a global presence in 68 countries, the company markets its products directly in Europe and China, and has strategic partnerships in the EMEA, NA, LATAM and APAC markets. Ethypharm works closely with the authorities and healthcare professionals to ensure that its medicines are used appropriately and that patients have access to them. To find out more about Ethypharm, visit and follow us on LinkedIn.
Job Opportunity: HR Business Partner
We are recruiting an HR Business Partner on an 18-month project to support our UK Industrial Affairs division. Reporting to the Head of HR, Industrial Affairs UK, this role will help drive the site people strategy by implementing and delivering key HR initiatives to enhance the people experience on-site.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Partner with leaders, stakeholders, and HR colleagues to shape, develop and deliver the HR People Plan and drive solutions in line with the key business priorities.
Deliver key HR initiatives across the HR spectrum, including workforce planning, talent management, pay and reward, employee engagement, and performance management.
Lead and manage employee engagement initiatives.
Analyze and report HR information to support benchmarking and the development of HR strategies and solutions.
Act as a coach and mentor to line managers, enhancing their capabilities in effective team management.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing HR initiatives within a fast-paced and changing environment.
Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and adaptation among staff during organizational changes.
Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to enhance the acquisition process.
Support the Head of HR with learning and development initiatives focusing on enhancing manager and leader capability.
About you
We are looking for someone who is creative and able to generate new and innovative ideas and approaches. They must be flexible and able to work on their own initiative. They will have excellent communication and presentation skills, and can collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. As a key member of our HR team, this role will lead by example, coaching and mentoring their peers and our line managers to reach the highest level of performance. This role will be based at our Romford office and on a hybrid basis.
Skills/Experience
To a minimum A ‘Level or equivalent standard with at least a level 5 CIPD accredited qualification. Experience working in an HR Business Partnering capacity. Strong track record of developing and implementing people projects. Generalist capabilities to apply principles to practice. Analyzing and interpreting people data. Some experience of shaping leadership development programs would be an advantage of working within a manufacturing industry, ideally in Pharmaceutical or a similar highly regulated environment. This role will not manage ER cases daily, they should have enough knowledge of employment law and previous experience to be able to support higher-level cases or appeals where necessary.
What we offer you
A competitive salary
Holiday – 25 days rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays
Holiday Buy/Sell – an opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days’ holiday
7.5% Bonus - In addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)
Bravo Benefits Platform – offering a variety of discounts across well-being and lifestyle
Salary Sacrifice scheme for Electric vehicles with Tusker (dependent on meeting policy eligibility)
Continued Development – AiHR license for professional development
Private Healthcare for yourself and your family (if applicable) with an additional Medicash health cash plan
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Hybrid Working (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
At Ethypharm we recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for all. We are always open to discussing flexible working arrangements where this meets the needs of our business.
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