Lead the People agenda at a pivotal UK manufacturing site, driving culture, capability, and organisational performance.
Proclinical is seeking an HR Site Lead to join a dynamic team at a key manufacturing site in the UK. This role involves driving the HR People Plan to support business strategy, improve performance, and foster cultural change. You will be a formal member of the site leadership team, collaborating across HR functions to deliver impactful solutions aligned with the HR operating model. This position requires a proactive approach to workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.
Responsibilities:
- Lead cultural change initiatives, organizational changes, and workforce restructuring.
- Develop future workforce mapping, capability planning, succession planning, and talent management strategies.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives across the site.
- Coach and support senior leaders in delivering HR activities and resolving complex queries.
- Build line manager capability through coaching and fostering a positive employee environment.
- Partner with HR delivery channels to implement site-level initiatives and special projects.
- Address industrial relations (IR) issues and collaborate with ER services to enhance performance.
- Act as a liaison for UK IR matters, including managing relationships with unions and co-chairing meetings.
- Support annual pay talks and preparation work.
- Identify HR risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Leverage technology and HR systems to provide data-driven insights for business strategy.
- Promote learning, leadership development, and coaching opportunities.
- Maintain onsite presence for a minimum of three days per week or as needed.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Proven HR leadership experience in a complex matrix organization, preferably within a regulated manufacturing or production environment.
- Expertise in managing organizational change, workforce planning, and talent strategies.
- Experience delivering HR solutions in operational contexts, including performance management, consultation, and reward issues.
- Familiarity with navigating a complex HR operating model and influencing stakeholders across multiple lines of authority.
- Strong coaching and leadership development skills.
- Ability to manage senior-level appointments and workforce planning.
- Service delivery mindset with a focus on leveraging digital technologies.
- Preferred qualifications include an MBA or relevant advanced degree.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Ed Little at e.little@proclinical.com.
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