Title:  HR Business Partner, Dublin

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary:

Provides expertise and support to the business on the human resources function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing HR guidance/support to the business in most of the following areas: competency development, succession planning, talent management, talent acquisition, employment law compliance, employee relations, employee engagement, change management and process improvement.
• Coach and consult with management on issues affecting morale, performance, development and organization effectiveness, helping to determine root causes and recommending appropriate next steps.
• Provide guidance and direction to the business to ensure consistent, equal and fair treatment of all employees.  Consult with managers to ensure the consistent application of and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Introduce, lead and influence change management initiatives in order to address issues that will enhance overall performance and build the overall human capital capability of the organisation.
• Conduct and manage investigation of complaints and concerns that could result in legal ramifications; assess the severity, involve appropriate individuals and facilitate appropriate action based on policy and practice.
• Assist in development and implementation of HR policy and procedures.
• Supporting the recruitment process including liaising with Hiring Managers
• Collation of data on HR metrics for monthly reporting.
• Manage the HR Information System Database to ensure accuracy of personnel records.
• Lead and demonstrate corporate social responsibility through both corporate and local initiatives.
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of third level qualification, ideally to degree level, in relevant discipline.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous experience of working in a regulated environment advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships across all levels
• Flexibility and confidentiality.
• Results oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a short period of time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills and strong attention to detail

• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description

Delegation of Duties:

When absent from the site duties and responsibilities will be delegated to the following designates:

• HR Generalist
• HR Manager

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com.  Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.