HR Coordinator - 12 month FTC

Dechra are looking to hire a HR professional to join the team based at our global headquarters in Northwich.

You will be required to support the Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) HR team and wider operational business by the effective administration, co-ordination and facilitation of key HR activities, maintenance of HR data, compliance, development of KPI reporting and provision of regular and ad-hoc reports.

Ensuring effective management of labour workforce planning for the DPM&S organisation, ensuring budget compliance and optimising data for improved efficiency. Work with Divisional HRBP to assist the HRD and wider M&S HR Team with the delivery of HR projects and annual talent management, reward, and planning activities.

The role will initially be on a 12 month FTC.

• Act as administrator and co-ordinator of key M&S HR activities and change initiatives, adding value to the wider Dechra team, by being an Ambassador of the Dechra Values and driving the One Dechra approach, including the HR agenda.
• Work with the M&S HR team to leverage effective use of the Diamond HRIS with a particular focus on data integrity, developing HR reporting capability, and acting as a super user within the team.
• Develop super-user capability regarding applicant tracking system in order to support wider M&S HR Team with queries, and to leverage value from the system.
• Work closely with the HRD M&S in developing forecasting and reporting processes to support headcount reporting, workforce planning and budgetary activities.
• Co-ordinate data from M&S HR Team to deliver consolidated, accurate and timely HR reporting.
• Support effective recruitment and induction processes within UK M&S. (job postings, response handling, setting up interviews and assessments, working with others to co-ordinate induction activities for key staff as directed by HRD M&S)
• Provide advice and guidance to central line managers on HR queries.
• Plan and co-ordinate specified central training and development activities, (venue selection, supplier management, communications)
• Support annual HR cycle activities, including pay review, talent management and succession planning, through the provision of data and communication materials, organising and facilitating meetings, progress monitoring etc.
• Contribute to broader HR initiatives and projects including Employee Engagement Action plans through active participation within DPM&S HR group.
• Maintain databases, reports and records as agreed with HRD M&S.
• Manage M&S employee lifecycle process documentation adhering to legislation.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports and presentations on behalf of HRD M&S and wider team.
• Spot and implement opportunities to improve internal processes and procedures.

• Excellent attention to detail, planning and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel skills with ability to process and analyse data quickly and effectively.
• Strong MS Word and PowerPoint skills.
• CIPD Level 3 would be desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage own workload, meet deadlines and remain focussed with long term deliverables.
• Self-starter with resilience.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders internal and external to Dechra.
• Confident and effective communicator.