Human Resources Director, Swindon & Dartford

Job Title: Human Resources Director, Swindon & Dartford

Location: Swindon, UK

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

The position oversees multiple sites with responsibility for the development, implementation and administration of policies and processes for staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits, employee development and training, organizational development, regulatory compliance to meet the business strategies and customer requirements of the assign d sites within the framework of Catalent's overall corporate philosophy and policies, external laws and regulations.

This position will support the Leadership Team of the assigned sites to develop, implement and drive HR strategies that support the needs of the business.

The Role

• Develops and directs the establishment and maintenance of policies, procedures, plans, processes and budgets dealing with the specific activities of recruiting, employee relations, compensation and benefits, employee development and training, organizational development, HR information systems to meet the business plan and competitive strategy of the business units supported in a cost-effective manner.

• Leads and develops the human resources team of personnel (e.g., HR Managers, HR Generalists, and HR Coordinators).

• Ensures alignment of such policies, procedures, plans, processes and budgets with those of Catalent Pharma Solutions

• Partners with business unit leadership in the organization’s strategic planning efforts, providing insight on vital HR concerns and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

• Provides counsel & coaching to managers and employees on human resources issues, organization structure and development.

• Establishes and maintains an effective and credible relationship with both leadership and employees; works closely with line management to provide support, planning and problem solving.

• In liaison with Talent Acquisition, plans and directs the organization’s recruitment, selection and placement of qualified managers and personnel with the critical technical and management skills required to ensure the continuity of operations.

• Develops, implements and administers an effective performance management system aimed at improving employee and organizational productivity.

• Counsels leaders on the development of training and development plans focused on building the critical skills and competencies required to handle present and future jobs more effectively.

• Ensures implementation and administration of succession planning process.

• In partnership with Catalent Compensation, develops, implements and administers fair and equitable reward systems that meet the strategic and competitive demands of the business.

• Develops and implements plans to introduce and manage cultural change within the organization to improve organizational effectiveness; ensures that organizational strategies, structure and processes are consistent with evolving business needs.

• Develop and manage the department budget.

• Maintain effectiveness of the Compliance System components relevant to this position.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree (ideally HR, Business or equivalent) required

• CIPD Qualification preferred

• Minimum 10 years broad and progressive experience in human resources with 3+ years in a management role within large organizations with progressive HR systems and processes.  Exposure to manufacturing, pharmaceutical or related technical industries preferred.

• Expert knowledge in HR management concepts with a strong consultative, but results-oriented approach. 

• Demonstrated success in collaboration with others and independent thought. 

• Can demonstrate ability to understand the industry space and HR’s link to business results

• Analytical ability, both interpersonal and issue-related; good judgment and ethics; professional presence and demeanor; strong interpersonal skills and political savvy. 

• Strong business orientation and financial skills. 

• Excellent negotiation and contracting skills.  Ability to “get the job done” and take responsibility for results without direct authority.  Ability to coordinate, facilitate and organize resources. 

• Ability to develop strategic relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills, adaptable to the level of audience. 

• Superior customer service orientation with strong follow-up skills and attention to detail. 

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak clear English.

• Willingness to travel and preferably mobile for future career opportunities

• Advanced PC skills, knowledge of company specific software packages.

• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

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Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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