People Business Partner (UK & Singapore)

People Business Partner (UK & Singapore)

Biocair is an expert in temperature-controlled life sciences logistics, having been providing pharmaceutical professionals, researchers and scientists with industry-leading cold chain solutions for over 35 years. We move time and temperature sensitive shipments which really make a difference to people’s lives be that through vaccines or our growing Cell & Gene Therapy business and with approximately 550 employees we operate globally across more than 160 countries, via multiple locations and are opening more each year. The company has grown significantly in the last 5 years and this is the key driver for this role. There has never been a better time to join us and help Move Science Forward!

· Are you an experienced HR Professional with a strong ER background?

· Do you have the ability to connect and build rapport with others quickly?

· Are you approachable and empathetic but firm enough to push back or escalate issues when necessary?

· Do you have an HR background in Logistics and/or operations?

If you have answered yes to these questions, then this might be the role for you:

Biocair has locations in the UK in Cambridge, Heathrow and Warrington and this role will also support our office in Singapore. This role is instrumental in delivering our people strategy and partnering with the business teams to deliver company objectives as well as being the trusted advisor, consultant and expert on local employment legislation and practice.

In this role:

You will report to the Senior People Business Partner, EMEA and partnering with the local Senior Managers, the main purpose of the role is to shape and influence positive people experience through supporting on the delivery of key strategic projects and People operational activities covering the entire employment lifecycle.

This role will be a trusted partner and consultant, demonstrating understanding of the functional and business realities, addressing complex people-related challenges, providing ideas, insights, flexible and innovative solutions, risk analyses, and challenge, to shape and inform longer term strategic and operational problem-solving. The role will partner with all people managers to guide and support using and instilling a coaching approach to leadership as well as working hand in hand with the Global People function.

What we would like from you:

· Support as needed the design and delivery of the people strategy in line with corporate objectives and that enhances employee motivation, development, and performance.

· Lead the delivery of a full range of operational People activities, providing expert guidance and support and building strong working relationships with managers to ensure they act fairly and consistently to achieve the best outcomes for the business.

· Drive and support a coaching culture, playing an exemplary role in people management practice and building strong networks within and beyond the company.

· Support and lead the delivery of local management updates and training on aspects of People Experience such as performance management, salary review, recruitment, any relevant changes to employment law or practice.

· Proactively ensure all policies, employment legislation and best practices are compliant, updated and aligned with the company values.

· In collaboration with the wider People Team review, improve and implement People processes that actively support the business.

· Degree in relevant discipline and/or HR qualification or equivalent experience providing HR business partner support.

Benefits include:

· Competitive salary

· Generous non-contributory pension

· On target 14% on target bonus

· 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days

· Death in Service

· Group Income Protection

· Private Medical Insurance

· Healthcare Cash Plan

· Wellbeing Programme

This is a UK based role and the right to live and work in the UK will need to be established during the recruitment process. Please note we are not currently a Home Office visa sponsorship licence holder.

Please note this role is subject to mandatory pre-employment screening including verification of identity, proof of legal right to work and confirmation of 5 years employment history and/or other activity (including periods of study, employment, unemployment and self-employment).

Biocair provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000.00-£54,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge

Reference ID: VAC-1277/JG