HR Adviser

We are looking for a HR Adviser to join our Catalent Swindon HR Team.  This is a 6-month contract to help the organisation deliver its corporate strategy and objectives by providing advisory support in the delivery of comprehensive, efficient and professional HR service to the Swindon site. 

Catalent Pharma Solutions Swindon is the home of the Zydis Technology. The Zydis® ODT (orally dissolving tablet) fast-dissolve formulation, is a unique, freeze-dried oral solid dosage form that disperses almost instantly in the mouth – no water required. With more than 20 products launched in 60 countries, it continues to be the world’s best-in-class ODT technology.

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives.

The main duties of the role include:

• Provide pro-active day-to-day generalist HR advice and assistance to Managers and employees regarding contractual terms and HR policies, including disciplinary, grievance and absence cases.

• Review and update existing HR policies in line with new employment legislation and best practice; creating new HR polices to meet business needs.

• Conduct exit interviews and analyse the exit interview data, feeding back on any key trends and themes that result.

• Support the implementation and delivery of key HR Projects at the Swindon & Dartford sites.

• Support the HR Director in the delivery of organisational development activities such as cultural transition and change across both sites.

• Support HR functional excellence activities, to ensure the consistent application of people processes for example enhancing manager’s toolkits.

• Take the lead in managing and collating all local & global HR Metrics such as monthly and quarterly metrics including turnover, headcount and absence. Analyse the data to identify trends and recommend possible solutions.

• Take the lead in managing apprenticeships and work experience placements on site, liaising with EH&S and line managers to ensure the placement is of value to both student and the business.

• Assist in the development and delivery of HR training to line managers, where appropriate, to up-skill manager capability in dealing with people related matters.

• Support the Site Induction and on boarding processes, ensuring new employees feel fully integrated into the Swindon & Dartford businesses and are able to contribute quickly to the objectives of the business.

• Support on Performance Management cases, liaising with relevant parties such as Occupational Health and legal advisers to realise a positive outcome.

The Candidate

• Good A Levels or equivalent (C or above)

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

• Experience of working in a fast-paced HR environment, preferably in a similar role.

• Experience of managing employee relations cases with a good understanding of employment legislation

• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate diplomatic skills

• Good oral and written communication skills 

• Attention to detail is essential and strong organizational/prioritisation skills

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

• Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines

• Experience of working with HR information systems (e.g. Peoplesoft, Workday)

• Ability to create, build and maintain relationships with key senior stakeholders internally and externally

• Proactive in getting things done and delivering on time in pressured situations

• This is an onsite Monday to Friday role. 

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive Salary

• Pension

• Holiday Entitlement

• Opportunities to join Employee Resource groups and be involved in charity events

We have been made aware of potential inaccurate job advertisements on third-party websites.  Please consider Catalent’s Career Site as the trusted and accurate source of information for any jobs available with Catalent.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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