HR Leader (Manufacturing

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better - join our team today!

As HR Leader, you will be part of a complex global matrix structure to deliver Elanco’s people strategy. In this role, you’ll be responsible for stabilizing the workforce, fostering engagement, and navigating the complexities of a unionized, blue-collar, shift-pattern environment.

• Support the reintegration of the site into Elanco’s global HR framework, ensuring alignment of policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Lead initiatives that enhance the employee experience while leveraging wider Elanco resources for talent development.
• Build meaningful relationships with union stakeholders (Unite and Usdaw) and manage negotiations effectively.
• Transition HR services to global service centers and support the integration of Workday from legacy systems.
• Drive efficiencies through multiskilling programs and optimize workforce costs while maintaining high engagement and productivity.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level of experience
• Experience:
  
  Proven track record of HR leadership in unionized manufacturing environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills and analytical data insight capabilities

• Experience navigating complex global matrix structures
• Proven ability to challenge the status quo and influence senior-level stakeholders
• Directive yet empathetic leadership style with professional gravitas
• Experience with HRIS migrations, specifically transitioning from ADP to Workday

• Location:
  
  Speke, UK - Hybrid Work Environment

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at