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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?\nThere’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.\nWe 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.\nJob Summary\nAs a member of the site leadership team the HR Manager acts as a true business partner and provides a full range of professional support and guidance covering recruitment, compensation & benefits, talent management, learning & development, health & safety, HR Systems, labour relations and employee engagement. Act as an advisor to management and employees at all levels within the organization.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nPlay a key role in the overall development of the site strategy as a member of the SLT ensuring that HR has input into key site decisions and operates as a true business partner.\nSupport the Director, HR, HVP Value Stream and the business as appropriate with the Implementation of critical 'global / 'regional' and key 'local' HR projects.\nProvide confidential counseling to senior leaders and colleagues on all HR matters.\nPlan and lead HR related change processes on plant level.\nManage the recruitment and selection of employees at all levels of the organization. Promoting and positioning the business as an employer of choice. Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure staffing needs are met and conduct a thorough analysis and propose an offer based on partnership with Compensation team.\nProvide support to all departments and business units on resource requirements and employee relations issues.\nDeliver on key HR and site KPl's.\nManage and facilitate performance and talent management processes and programs, individual development plans and succession planning activities.\nGuide managers in the effective performance management of their teams/ employees, ensuring that Issues are addressed in a timely manner.\nSupport line managers and employees with grievances and corrective actions. Providing input and support as required.\nLead, manage, address, and resolve employee relations concerns, including conducting thorough and objective investigations while keeping the appropriate parties informed.\nSupport the design, implementation and ongoing administration of key compensation & benefit arrangements.\nManage the monthly payroll.\nFacilitate training programs in partnership with the Talent Development team and through training needs analysis to enhance the competencies of the workforce. Conducts training on topics such as HR processes, change management, employee development programs and employment law and leadership.\nSupport department managers with organizational training by developing and managing training systems and processes for the organization (induction, upskilling, technical training, development talent etc.).\nBuild an employer brand in the marketplace.\nLead in the continuous improvement of HRs processes- playing an active and key role supporting the team in continuous improvement initiatives/projects.\nResponsible for the execution of training for the team; identification of training requirements for the team.\nManage the team’s performance, conduct performance 1 to 1’s, support recruitment, training and development plans while addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner.\nOwn the development process for each team member. Delegation of development objectives and activities Assigning tasks, reviewing work, and completion of appraisals in line with the company's targets.\nMaintain a positive employee relations atmosphere. Ensure that there is good communication and co-operation by encouraging knowledge sharing.\nLead/support as appropriate the review and updating of all company HR policies, procedures and related documentation to ensure the business is compliant with the prevailing employment legislation In Ireland, EU and also in line with West policies and procedures.\nAdditional Responsibilities\nDrive Continuous Improvement of the HR software systems to include liaison with the relevant software suppliers and corporate IT.\nResponsible for the coordination and delivery of various HR / business initiatives, e.g. Employee Survey, West without borders etc.\nResponsible for the monthly reporting of all key HR KPI data in support of the business.\nEnsure effective HR administration systems are in place and managed efficiently and comply to relevant legislation on data privacy and data retention.\nManage and handle the offboarding/termination process including exit interviews and systems changes; schedule, conduct exit interviews and analysis of trends.\nManage the HR Budget and support the annual business budget process.\nDemonstrates the leadership and commitment with respect to the quality management system and with respect to customer focus as outlined In the IS09001/15378 standards.\nAct in accordance with the company's Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of conduct.\nCompliance with all local Environmental, Health and safety regulations.\nCompliance with all local company policies, procedures, and corporate policies.\nOther duties as required.\nEducation\nMasters/Degree in Human Resources or business-related discipline.\nCIPD Membership.\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\n8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably GMP/ISO regulated.\nExcellent communication skills.\nSelf-motivated, results and solution-oriented personality.\nExcellent communication (written & oral) and interpersonal skills.\nTeam player with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.\nAbility to coach and develop others.\nExcellent organizational and problem-solving skills (think outside the box).\nLeads by example.\nActs as a change agent.\nTravel Requirements\n10%: Up to 26 business days per year\nWest embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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