Human Resources Consultant
Posted 1 day ago by BioTalent
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant for Europe to support our expanding operations within a global pharmaceutical organization. This role involves providing strategic and operational HR expertise across multiple European markets, particularly in Spain, Germany, France, and Italy, while ensuring compliance with local regulations and alignment with global HR frameworks. The consultant will partner with business leaders to deliver HR solutions that align with business strategies and support various HR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with regional and country leaders to deliver HR solutions aligned with business strategy
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational design
- Support change management initiatives, including restructurings, transformations, and M&A integration
- Ensure compliance with European labour laws, works councils, and local HR practices
- Contribute to the rollout and continuous improvement of global HR policies and programs
- Collaborate with global HR teams on talent, DE&I, rewards, and workforce planning initiatives
- Use HR data and insights to support decision-making and improve people outcomes
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a multinational or pharmaceutical/life sciences environment
- Strong knowledge of European employment law and HR practices across multiple EU countries
- Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders in a complex, matrixed organization
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a strong advantage
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant – Europe to support our growing European operations within a global pharmaceutical organization. This role will act as a trusted partner to business leaders, providing strategic and operational HR expertise across multiple European markets while ensuring alignment with global HR frameworks and local regulations. The main focus of this position is for support the HR function across Spain, Germany, France and Italy.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with regional and country leaders to deliver HR solutions aligned with business strategy
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational design
- Support change management initiatives, including restructurings, transformations, and M&A integration
- Ensure compliance with European labour laws, works councils, and local HR practices
- Contribute to the rollout and continuous improvement of global HR policies and programs
- Collaborate with global HR teams on talent, DE&I, rewards, and workforce planning initiatives
- Use HR data and insights to support decision-making and improve people outcomes
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a multinational or pharmaceutical/life sciences environment
- Strong knowledge of European employment law and HR practices across multiple EU countries
- Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders in a complex, matrixed organization
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a strong advantage
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organization improving patient lives globally
- Exposure to senior leadership and complex international HR projects
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements and an inclusive, collaborative culture