Position Overview & Specifications
Tower Cold Chain is a fast growth company supplying cold chain packaging to the pharmaceutical industry. Last month, we were named by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest growing companies.
We support the global pharmaceutical and life science industries delivering lifesaving vaccines around the world from our regional Centre of Excellence in the UK, US and Singapore.
We have experienced significant growth over the past 3 years and are looking for new team members to help us continue that growth.
This role will offer you
- A role within a company in a strong growth period where you will enjoy working in a rapidly evolving environment
- An excellent development plan with many career paths
- Opportunity to join a company committed to training and development to ensure you are always meeting your career objectives
- An opportunity for someone looking to get into the pharmaceutical/supply chain industry
- To work in brand-new office space with state-of-the-art new labs and warehouse
- Exposure to senior upper management working cross-functionally
- Hybrid working
Key Deliverables
You will be responsible for
- Developing, monitoring, and implementing Tower’s people management strategy
- Being an advocate and leader for the company’s new values and it’s cultural growth
- Develop corporate plans for a variety of HR matters such as compensation, benefits, in the UK, US and Singapore
- Act to support the human factor in the company by devising strategies for performance evaluation, staffing, training and development etc.
- Oversee all Global HR initiatives, recruitment, systems and tactics
- Supervise the work of HR personnel and provide guidance
- Monitor adherence to internal policies and legal standards
- Deal with grievances and violations invoking disciplinary action when required
- Anticipate and resolve litigation risks
- Reporting on the performance and progress of the HR department to senior stakeholders
- Directing change management and organisational development
- Compliance with Tower’s Business Management System and internal processes
Job Requirements
Education
- Degree/HND or equivalent
- At least CIPD qualified to level 5 or equivalent
- Maths and English at grade C or equivalent
Experience
- Proven experience of working in a standalone HR role in an SME, or as a strong number 2 ready to make their move into the Head of Function
- An understanding of the way an organisation operates to meet its objectives is desirable
- Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations
- Knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices
- A business acumen partnered with attention to the human element
- Knowledge of data analysis and reporting
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Training
- Ability to develop and implement new procedures and develop new systems
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail in work
- Analytical mind with ability to make sound decisions
- The ability to remain calm in stressful situations including during disciplinary hearings or staff conflicts
Skills
- Pragmatic, robust and resilient
- Approachable and confident
- A positive and professional attitude
- Demonstrates ad high degree of confidentiality at all times
- Strong interpersonal skills and team working skills
- Enthusiastic with a “can do” attitude
- Self-motivated and tenacious
- Strong leadership to guide a HR team and support and motivate staff
We offer £Competitive +Bonus and Benefits.