Site HR Head Slough

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

An outstanding chance awaits a hardworking person to become the Head of Human Resources in Slough. This position is key to our growth and success, shaping strategic HR initiatives and boosting employee engagement.

Key responsibilities:

Provide HR leadership, consultation, and support to the site SLT team, line managers, and employees

Translate and implement globally defined HR strategies into locally applicable action plans

Build and implement change management strategies to support the implementation of HR programs and initiatives

Establish an HR operational plan aligned with site business priorities and ensure its perfect execution

Actively participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve employee engagement and site efficiency

Drive organization and talent development actions to ensure a robust pipeline of talent that meets both local and global staffing needs

Assess HR efficiency by supervising and reporting key measures; take corrective actions as needed

Perform other duties as required to support the overall HR function

Key requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, HR, Organizational Development, or Psychology is required; a Master's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred

Minimum 10+ years HR generalist experience managing HR team in senior leadership in BioTech/Pharma

Business Proficient in English

Demonstrated agility in encouraging a culture that embraces errors as a source of innovation

Strong business insight, with the ability to translate corporate strategy into critical success factors and build breakthrough implementation plans

Established track record of building inclusive relationships and alliances, involving both internal and external customers

A customer-focused approach with the ability to maintain effective and balanced customer relations

Outstanding skills in getting results through mentorship, anticipating and resolving challenges, and ensuring alignment to business objectives

Leadership qualities with high integrity and accountability for team actions and decisions

Join us in making a meaningful difference in people's lives by applying your HR expertise to our ambitious goals. Apply now to be part of a world-class team that values collaboration and innovation!

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.