Job Information
About the Position
Introduction
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Overview
Reporting to the site's VP People Function, his/her mission will be to lead the People function for his/her area of responsibility, serving as a strategic partner for the business area while also serving as the site's Labor Relations representative, offering strategic vision regarding unions management and labor relations for the site, as well as compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
- To participate in strategic meetings to capture and be aware of the needs of people and talent from the different areas and business units.
- To provide support in the creation, development, and implementation of the area's models, policies, and processes.
- To provide guidance and support to management and employees on People issues in line with the company's values and objectives. Provide expert advice, coaching, and guidance in managing People-related issues.
- To lead, drive, and design change management projects and initiatives, and support transformation within the company, with a global strategic focus.
- To support People Managers in all matters related to people, accompanying and advising them in their decisions, understanding the complexity of each of their realities. Be a strategic partner for senior leaders and management teams on people-related issues.
- To promote a positive and inclusive environment conducive to high performance and innovation.
- To facilitate expert advice related to:
- Talent management: coordinate talent activities such as talent identification, action plans management, succession planning, etc.
- Performance management: coordinate all the steps of the performance management process ensuring strategic support
- Talent acquisition: To lead the talent acquisition and onboarding process for new comers to ensure the best talent in the given groups. Being actively involved in the talent acquisition process for client groups and assisting with establishing partnerships and recruitment efforts with suitable sources of recruitment.
- Learning & Development: Support the Talent People Business Partner in initiatives and programs to identify learning and development needs, design, and implement training programs.
Internal Networking
- The People BP works closely with all members of the People function team on the site.
- The People BP will interface regularly basis with assigned client groups.
- The People BP will interface with the functions across the organization as needed.
- The People BP participates and assists in projects led by Global People Function Team.
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position
Degree/studies
Bachelor’s degree in, Business administration and management, Labor Relations or similar.
Degree may be substituted by relevant skills and work experience.
Additional training in a Master's or Postgraduate degree in Human Resources will be valued.
Years of experience
Minimum experience of at least 6 years in a People Business Partner role with a focus on Personnel Administration and Labor Relations, preferably in strategic consulting firms (Big Five) or in the chemical/pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology, or similar.
Min knowledge
Software: Fluency in Office Tools,(Excel & Word), Valuable Knowledge in SAP
Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Advanced Knowledge of English (reading and speaking).
Skills & Capabilities
- Business and people oriented with solid knowledge of the People function.
- Ability to impact and influence, interpersonal and social skills.
- Assertive, proactive, entrepreneurial and agile person.
- Results-oriented, high level of drive and energy to be decisive.
- Analytical capacity.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- High adaptability and flexibility.
- Represent all the Werfen Values.
Travel Requirements
Not recurring travel, but availability to travel if necessary, Estimated no more than 5% of yearly time.
What we offer
- A meaningful project that will impact the quality of laboratory medicine worldwide
- Multicultural and friendly team
- Exciting opportunities for professional development.
- Ongoing training
- Social benefits: Canteen, nursery check, English training...
- Retirement Plan
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
www.werfen.com