HR Manager - Fixed Term Contract - 0.8 FTE

Founded in 1997 by a Medical Doctor, Ergomed Plc is dedicated to the development of new drugs to save or improve lives. Operating with a global footprint in over 55 countries, Ergomed has the expertise to manage even the most challenging clinical trials.  Ergomed provides services to over 100 clients in a range of therapy areas but excels in the provision of services for  complex trials in Rare Diseases, Oncology and Neuroscience.

• Support and advise employees on HR policy, ensuring compliance to the company's policies
• Serve as an escalation point for employee relations issues and provide guidance and intervention, as needed
• Coach managers on handling disciplinary issues, work-related conflict and performance concerns; assist with the development of performance improvement plans.
• Partnering with senior operational staff including the Associate HR director, to establish and roll-out people-related strategy
• Leads the development of new Country HR policies in conjunction with the Associate Director HR where needed
• Executes all activities related to employee life cycle
• Implement & coordinate performance appraisal processes
• Facilitates employee engagement and people programs
• Deliver International employment solutions when needed

• Strong experience in Human Resources.
• Ideally CIPD qualified but not essential
• Hands-on employee relations experience with exposure to career / performance management and compensation
• Knowledge of UK Employment Law
• Excellent oral and written communication skillsets along with strong interpersonal skills
• Comfort with conflict management & ability to navigate through complex issues
• Track record of working creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Ideally experience within an international service company.
• Experience of the Clinical Research industry would be especially welcome.

Why Should You Apply?

• We offer a friendly professional working environment
• We offer a competitive salary plus a good benefits package
• We offer the chance to make a difference reporting directly to the Associate Director, HR