HR Partner (12 month mat cover)

Are you an experienced HR professional seeking a new and exciting opportunity in a challenging but rewarding industry?
Our client is a market-leading Ophthalmology organisation in search of a HR Partner to cover a 12 month maternity leave, and have responsibility for all HR activities in your assigned region, division and/or departments. 

This position will be remote based, with travel to West Sussex head office at least 1 day per week, with occasional travel to their Ireland head office when required.

Ideal Requirements
You will have at least 4-5 years’ experience in a similar HR position.
Experience of working across a range of HR Disciplines ideally within the areas of Recruitment, Policy Guidance, Employee Engagement, Communication and Business Partnering.
IT savy, particular with HR systems, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ideally good facilitation skills and knowledge of project management.
Additional HR or L&D related qualifications / training.
Ability to travel across the UK and internationally when required.

Role Responsibilities
Learn about the Region / Division / Department they support and builds professional relationship with each Manager and their Teams. Becomes a credible and trusted partner for Managers and Staff alike. 
Works closely with Managers to understand the strategic goals of their Division / Department. Creates and implements HR initiatives and activities that support achieving these goals.
Support Managers in creating a culture of Performance and Continuous Improvement by coaching and mentoring managers on effective performance management.
Provide practical HR advice and support using best practices from inside and outside the company.
Manage all employee relations matters for their respective Region, Division and/or Departments.
Works with L&D to support development needs as identified in the PDR and Individual Development Plans
Work with the Hiring Manager to refine job descriptions, create specific criteria for sourcing and selecting suitable candidates and formulating a Hiring Plan for each vacancy.
Work with the HR Specialist to source candidates directly or via referrals.
Coordinate direct and indirect (PSL agencies) sourcing activities to ensure high calibre candidates for the selection.
Support and participate in the selection process and help with the design of assessments and interviews.
Coordinate the onboarding process to ensure new hires have a professional and straightforward experience prior to joining.
Supports individual and team training needs (except clinical and commercial) by identifying suitable training content and courses.
Works with the L&D Managers / Line Managers / External providers to design and deliver training events that develop the knowledge and skills needed.

Role Specific Competencies
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and analytical skills.  Has a tracked record of creating and communicating reports and status updates.
Excellent planning and organisation skills with a track record of delivering effectively.
Strong attention to detail and experience working within a regulated environment e.g. QMS.

Recruitment Process
2/3 stage process.

Interested? Please click apply, or contact Claire on 0113 457 0777 to discuss further!

Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.