EMEA People Partner; Senior Manager

EMEA People Partner (Senior Manager)

United Kingdom - Uxbridge Human Resources Regular

Gilead HR is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. Work is underway to modernize our employee experience, streamline our existing processes, and align our service delivery on a global scale while retaining the ability to provide personalized support during the moments that matter to employees. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a new team of People Partners supporting Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and contribute towards efforts to scale the People Partner function as part of a tiered HR delivery model.

This role will report to the EMEA People Partner Leader and will be co‑located in Stockley Park, UK, with a team of EMEA People Partners. The EMEA People Partner Leader will report to the Global People Partner Leader, who reports to the Global Head of HR Shared Services, both of whom are based at the company’s headquarters in Foster City, California (US).

• Adaptability:
  Capable of navigating change and working effectively in dynamic environments.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Adept at identifying HR‑related issues and developing solutions.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works well across HR teams and partners.
• Empathy:
  Demonstrates understanding and care when working with employees.
• Creator:
  Comfortable with ambiguity, taking responsibility to build new ways of working.

The People Partner serves as a key liaison between HR and various businesses/affiliates. This role is responsible for driving HR strategies, fostering employee engagement, and contributing to a positive work environment that aligns with organizational objectives. The People Partner will work closely with employees to ensure that HR processes are effectively supporting the company’s culture and growth initiatives.

• Advise on, and help resolve, complex people issues, interpersonal conflicts, and concerns. Partner with, and elevate to, Employee Relations where appropriate.
• Mediate and help resolve interpersonal conflicts and misunderstandings.
• Conduct intake interviews with complainants and triage to the appropriate team based on the issues raised.
• Investigate concerns that would likely result in coaching, documenting findings and outcomes. For more serious issues, conduct investigations at the direction of Employee Relations and/or Legal.
• Support and ensure compliance with corporate disciplinary action processes.
• Support time and attendance issues, including long‑term leave situations and unscheduled absences, along with any related performance or disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, internal rule documents where applicable and other relevant regulations.
• Assist Employee Relations and/or Legal by providing local support for complex people issues, including supporting Works Council activities.

• Guide managers through the performance review process, providing coaching and advice on setting goals, offering feedback, and managing underperformance.
• Support the development and implementation of improvement goals and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).

• Partner on organizational changes, restructuring, and mergers.
• Help manage the human impact of change, including communication, engagement, and transition planning.
• Collaborate with business to understand their goals and provide tailored HR strategies that support their objectives.
• Facilitate conversations around HR metrics (e.g., turnover rates, employee satisfaction) and make recommendations for enterprise‑wide improvements.
• Be a partner to our HRSS teams on occupational health matters.

• Support efforts to update and revise HR policies in alignment with organizational culture and business needs, while remaining compliant with country‑specific regulations.
• Maintain internal rules documents up to date where and when applicable.
• Partner with Employee Relations and HR Compliance to monitor and support compliance with laws and regulations and any government‑mandated reporting, ensuring the organization stays ahead of legal and regulatory changes.
• Serve as the sponsor for HR compliance matters for the business, advising on how policies can impact business operations and mitigate risk.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a complementary field.
• Significant progressive HR experience, including performing in a similar People Partner role.
• Proficiency in English and also either Italian, French, German, or Spanish. Proficiency in Dutch or Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience working with teams in multiple European regions, particularly Germany, France, Central Europe and/or Mediterranean countries.

Job Requisition  R0044834

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time

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