Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

Direct Report To: Country HR Leader - Ireland

Join a Fortune 500 Company.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

We have several operations in Ireland, and you will be based at our Cork site. Our Thermo Fisher Athlone site has been in operation since 2010 and has grown into a trusted partner in the global clinical research community. As part of our mission, we provide a wide range of services that help bring innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology products from the lab to the patient. Our dedicated teams deliver fully integrated solutions across small molecules, biologics, bio pharmaceuticals, and innovative cell and gene therapies. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. We seek individuals with demonstrated proficiencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

How you will make an impact:

As HR Manager, you will play a key role as a trusted partner, mentor, and driver of transformation for the Site leadership of Athlone and all our activities in Ireland. To achieve this, you will translate HR processes in the areas of talent management, organizational development, performance management, career development, employee relations, diversity, compensation planning, and change leadership into practical HR procedures and actions. This role requires at least four days per week onsite leading and advocating HR activities.

What you will contribute:

Talent Advocate

Support talent attraction and management, including recruitment, assessment, and development to champion a positive culture built upon our 4i values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Leadership development

Deliver mentorship to people managers regarding HR policies and employee training needs. Support colleagues in the navigation of employee relations matters, including performance management, grievance, or disciplinary processes.

Interpersonal Adaptability and Resolve

Build partnerships with sites, HR, and business leaders to guide site activities, shape culture, and drive employee engagement.

HR Analytics and Data Driven Insights

Use data and people metrics dashboards to drive continuous improvement of talent and business capabilities, as well as influence change in the broader HR team.

Project/Process Management

Lead HR and process improvement projects and support annual HR processes, as well as coordinate effective compensation equity and planning. Engage with merger, acquisition and divestment activities.

How you will get here:

Education:

Ideally CIPD qualified with a relevant degree in Human Resources or related experience.

Experience:

Minimum 5+ years of comprehensive HR experience in a global environment; prior experience as a business partner.
Employee relations experience.
Proven results partnering within a matrix organisation and with HR COE partners to reach consensus and achieve favourable outcomes.
Excellent MS Office.
Workday experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must model the highest degree of ethical behaviour and maintain confidential information.
Proficient critical thinking and analytical skills, regularly turning data into insights and action.
Broad knowledge of human capital practices including (but not limited to): performance review processes, performance management, proactive employee relations, issue investigation and resolution, and recruiting.
Understanding of labour and employment law.
Project management, process improvement, communication, and presentation skills.
Effective consultation skills with the ability to influence leaders.
Excellent English, spoken and written.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Attractive bonus
Pension
Healthcare
Life Insurance Cover
Great Annual Leave
Further education support

Manager, HR

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