West Pharmaceutical Services

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

In this role, you will act as a trusted HR senior advisor and partner to assigned management team of a complex production site of over 1,100 employees. Lead and develop a highly qualified HR team. Collaborate and partner with the appropriate HR leaders - locally and globally - to provide support to managers and employees within the defined HR strategy and principles. Has responsibility and accountability (liaising as need with teams such as Compensation, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, etc.) for onboarding and off boarding, legal/employee relations, organisational and talent development, culture, engagement, performance management, compensation and benefits. Demonstrate leadership and communication skills to drive organizational consensus, results and set priorities. Continuously identifies and implements effective and efficient HR solutions. Key liaison between employees and the company to provide a world class workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Member of the local site leadership team
• Provide HR leadership and direction for the site within your scope of responsibility.
• Supervise and provide guidance to direct reports.
• Develop organizational objectives and facilitate goals creation for broader functions.
• Work with senior management and other peers for strategy development and execution plan.
• Guide the talent identification and development processes.
• Oversee employee performance and communicate goals results.
• Use in-depth expertise and experience to provide HR support for various HR initiatives: performance and talent management, change management, workforce planning, leadership and employee development, onboarding and offboarding, compensation planning and benefits administration.
• Act as a trusted senior advisor to provide advice, clarification and follow-up on policies, procedures, benefits and compensation related items for employees, managers and global HR partners. Interpret and administer works agreements, HR policies, procedures, guidelines and programs, always ensuring alignment with global West in a consistent manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR or related field required
• Master's Degree in Business, HR or related field preferred

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Human Resources and role of HR generalist and/or HR manager required
• Deep experience and knowledge of multiple HR disciplines
• Good knowledge in German labor law and works council relationships
• Experience with HR business systems

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passionate leadership.
• Proactive Change Management.
• Wide knowledge of employment law.
• Strong consultative, interpersonal and client orientation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information and issues in a discrete manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a global organization.
• Trustworthy, strong communication and presentation skills in German and English
• Decision making, planning and organizing, personal accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and respond timely to changing requirements and to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications. #LI-JJ1

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

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.