HR Business Partner / People Partner

Location: Eastleigh (on-site)
Scope: Responsible for all HR topics across the Pharma & Food Applications (PFA) division in the UK & Ireland

• Act as a trusted HR business partner to managers across the assigned PFA division in the UK & Ireland

• Take responsibility for and contribute to HR processes across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, performance management, talent development, compensation, and related activities

• Lead and support organisational change initiatives, including the further development of structures, teams, and company culture

• Provide practical, consistent, and legally compliant advice on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation across the UK & Ireland

• Execute global HR projects at a local level

• Support the delivery and execution of global HR governance processes, including position approvals, compensation changes, Perform & Grow, Leadership Review, and related initiatives

• Support managers with operational planning and people-related decision-making

• Work closely with local HR colleagues, the HR Shared Service Center, and Centres of Excellence

• Take responsibility for the People Partner “Reward & Benefits” building block for the UK & Ireland

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field

• CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a senior HR advisory role

• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish employment law, HR frameworks, and people practices

• Significant experience across generalist HR functions, including employee relations case management

• Experience supporting organisational change initiatives and managing complex HR cases

• Experience working in an international HR environment with diverse cultural contexts

• Structured way of working, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Willingness to travel within the assigned area of responsibility

• Experience using HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) and reporting tools