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Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

We are looking for an HR Manager to work on a fixed term contract within our global HR team. Do you have a passion for delivering HR solutions? Then we would love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Senior HR Manager (non – manufacturing) for UK & Ireland, this role will support the Senior HR Manager by leading and promoting on all operational processes including but not limited to Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Talent Development, Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity & Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing, Associate Engagement, Communications and training activities.

Additionally, this role will be a key resource in support of transactions processed in Workday and provide front line support to employees in areas of policies, procedures, and other standard work currently in place. The successful candidate can also expect to be involved with and leading process improvement projects and streamlining ways of working to ensure maximum efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to expand and further develop your HR skills and contribute to a dynamic organization.

What You'll Do:

• Pro-actively assist and advise managers on Human Resource matters, in accordance with employment law, best practice, policies and procedures and terms and conditions of employment.
• Advise on the application and interpretation of HR policies.
• Support / Coach Managers, Associates and the wider HR team with respect to new hires, terminations, transfers, immigration, employee relations, policies, standard work and audits.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure the smooth onboarding of new starters and liaise with the Compensation and Benefits team as required in order to ensure an appropriate and competitive and fair reward package is offered.
• Working with the HR Coordinator and wider HR team to implement contractual changes and updates, ensuring timely completion in line with payroll deadlines.
• Lead the orientation of new Associates and conduct Exit Interviews when needed.
• Ensuring the annual Performance appraisal scheme (P4G) and annual Development scheme (P4G) takes place with rigour to ensure the continued development of employees.
• Assist in the Growth & Development of associates by promoting the talent processes and ensuring managers are supported to coach and develop their teams.
• Supporting and advising Managers on the Compensation and Benefits annual cyclical processes.
• Support and advocate change management activities as and when they occur, ensuring effective employee communication and engagement.
• Ensure company absence management policy is adhered to and applied consistently. Advising Managers on absence issues.
• Ensuring wellbeing initiatives are proactively championed and advocated.
• Ensure that HR information is kept up to date, and in accordance with Data Protection Legislation, including maintenance of personnel files, electronic and paper.
• Drive the execution of strategic HR initiatives and manage/ lead on project work.

Who you are:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a behavioural science (CIPD a distinct advantage)
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience (indicative) as an HR Generalist / HR Advisor/ HR Business Partner or equivalent gained from a large global and matrix environment (desirable)
• Proven experience of leading on ER matters.
• Able to navigate through ambiguity without being ‘phased’.
• Proactive and positive ‘can do’ approach.
• Able to deal with a large volume of work and able to effectively prioritise.
• Ability to build relationships across sites and network with the wider organisation.
• Strong collaborative stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset
• An ability to positively influence and constructively challenge with solutions focused outcomes.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with solid judgement and discretion.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Workday.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.