HR Director Wrexham

HR Director Wrexham Manufacturing SiteWe are looking for an experienced HR Director to lead the people agenda at our award-winning Wrexham manufacturing site during a period of growth and transformation. Wrexham is our largest site in the UK, with a primary focus on manufacturing, but also encompassing R&D, global Finance Shared Services and a number of other functions. Total headcount locally is in the region of 550.This is a senior, high impact role for a strategic HR leader who thrives in complex environments, partners confidently with strong leaders, and balances global frameworks with local execution.The roleAs HR Director, you will be a trusted advisor to the Site Head and Site Leadership Team, accountable for end to end HR delivery across manufacturing, and pharmaceutical development activities. You will lead a local HR team and work closely with global Centres of Excellence to ensure consistent, compliant and high quality people practices.Key focus areas include:Driving the site people strategy in line with Ipsen's global ambitionsShaping culture, engagement and speak up across the workforceLeading organisational design, workforce planning and talent developmentOwning employee relations with confidence, judgement and credibilityEnsuring excellence in core HR processes, governance and complianceAbout youYou are an experienced HR leader with deep expertise in manufacturing or regulated environments, comfortable operating in matrix organisations and influencing senior stakeholders.You bring:Demonstrated progressive HR experience, including leadership rolesStrong background in employee relations, change and transformationProven success partnering with leadership teams in fast paced settingsSound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practiceGravitas, resilience and the ability to lead through ambiguityExperience in pharma or biotech is an advantage.Why IpsenAt Ipsen, people are central to our success. You will join a values driven organisation where HR has a strong voice, and where you can make a tangible impact on culture, leadership and performance at site and beyond.Location : WrexhamWorking model : HybridReporting to : SVP HR International Operations (with dotted line to Site Head)If you are a strategic, pragmatic HR leader ready to shape the future of a critical manufacturing site, we would love to hear from you.We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace "The Real Us". The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.