Human Resources Director

Kindeva is a leading global contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) with delivery platform expertise in Autoinjector, Inhalation, and Transdermal/Intradermal Patch Technologies. We partner with our customers to improve patient outcomes around the world. Together, as One Team, we will manufacture many more tomorrows.

Ready to work with purpose? Look no further; we are hiring a motivated Human Resources Director to join our Loughborough team.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with UK senior management to drive a people excellence platform – focusing on talent, culture, and engagement.
• Develop policies and procedures, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance for Kindeva’s UK manufacturing sites.
• In partnership with Kindeva HR Centers of Excellence, lead critical engagements across performance management processes, total rewards, market management across salary reviews, and benefits for the UK.
• Responsible for expanding current HR strategic programs such as talent management, annual employee engagement surveys, and rewards & recognition programs across the UK sites. Encourage a workplace environment that values teamwork and fosters collaboration, acknowledge and reward staff contributions, and develop strategies to drive employee engagement.
• Motivate team performance and professional development, develop skilled managers and mentors, and exercise sound judgment in hiring, promoting, transferring, and terminating staff.
• Respond to and investigate employee grievances and conflicts, working closely with all parties involved.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years as an HR business partner with experience engaging with site and corporate leadership teams.
• International HR management in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Proven record of success in developing and maintaining effective working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Prior success in creating a solid and effective HR operational platform that is responsive to organizational needs and priorities and delivers superior customer service in a changing and dynamic environment.
• Solid knowledge of best practices in all HR functions, including labor relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, compensation, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, human resource information systems, and project management.
• Guidance to internal clients, demonstrating creative problem-solving skills and the ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations and settings.
• Knowledge of UK laws in the country and ability to research and advise on Laws and regulations affecting HR practices in their areas of responsibility.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

What we offer:

• Attractive compensation package
• Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
  25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years
• Company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family
  Life assurance of four times life cover salary