Our client, a leading company in the pharmaceutical sector, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation, working onsite to support key HR initiatives and drive a high-performing workplace culture. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer for the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of HR strategies to align with organizational goals.
- Deliver high-quality, customer-focused HR services tailored to business needs.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on both HR and broader business issues.
- Build strong, effective partnerships with managers to ensure HR needs are met within each function.
- Offer expert advice on HR matters, working collaboratively with internal subject-matter experts to design appropriate solutions.
- Implement HR programs, policies, and procedures that foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
- Lead and coordinate HR-related programs such as employee orientation, wellness initiatives, and benefits information sessions.
- Partner with business leaders to identify and implement strategies addressing employee engagement, change management, and retention.
- Manage all aspects of payroll administration on-site, ensuring accuracy and compliance in pay and benefits.
- Oversee relationships with external vendors, including benefit providers and Occupational Health partners.
- Coordinate all elements of the onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Deliver and facilitate the HR module within the new hire induction program.
- Monitor and manage time and attendance systems, including oversight of employee leave of absence processes.
- Maintain and update the quarterly HR metrics dashboard for reporting to local leadership and in business reviews.
- Handle daily HR administrative tasks, including generating salary certificates, reference letters, and social welfare documents.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); prior Workday experience preferred.
- Experience within the pharmaceutical industry beneficial
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong service orientation
