Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Our Thermo Fisher Cork site is operating for over 40 years. We manufacture and supply Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) to our customers for use in clinical trials and approved medicines for commercial supply. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. We seek individuals with proven proficiencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

How you will make an impact:

As HR Manager you will act as a trusted partner, mentor, and change agent to the Site leadership of Cork and all Thermo Fisher employees in Ireland. To achieve this, you will translate all HR processes in the areas of talent management, organizational development, performance management, career development, employee relations, diversity, compensation planning, and change leadership into practical HR procedures and actions.

What you will contribute:

Talent Advocate

Support talent attraction and management, including recruitment, assessment, and development to nurture a positive culture built upon our 4i values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Leadership development

Deliver mentorship to people managers regarding HR policies and employee training needs. Support colleagues in the navigation of employee relations matters, including performance management, formal/informal investigations, and resulting disciplinary actions.

Organizational Adaptability and Resolve

Build partnerships with site, HR, and business leaders to guide site activities, shape culture, and drive employee engagement.

HR Analytics and Data Driven Insights

Use data and people metrics dashboards to drive continuous improvement of talent and business capabilities, as well as influence change in the broader HR team

Project/Process Management

Lead HR and process improvement projects and support annual HR processes, as well as coordinate effective compensation equity and planning.

How you will get here:

Education:

Ideally CIPD qualified with a relevant degree in Human Resources or related experience

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of comprehensive HR experience in a global environment; prior experience as a business partner
• Industrial relations experience operating in a unionised environment
• Proven results partnering within a matrix organisation and with HR COE partners to reach consensus and achieve favourable outcomes.
• Excellent MS Office
• Workday experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must model the highest degree of ethical behaviour and maintain confidential information
• Proficient critical thinking and analytical skills, regularly turning data into insights and action
• Broad knowledge of human capital practices including (but not limited to): performance review processes, performance management, proactive employee relations, issue investigation and resolution, and recruiting
• Understanding of labour and employment law
• Project management, process improvement, communication, and presentation skills
• Effective consultation skills with the ability to influence leaders
• Excellent English, spoken and written

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Attractive bonus
• Pension
• Approved Profit-Sharing Scheme
• Healthcare for your full family
• Life Insurance Cover
• Subsidized canteen
• Great Annual Leave
• Further education support