Head HR Ireland

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals.

Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future.

Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Role:
Head HR UK & Ireland

Location:

London – 4 days/week onsite

Reporting to the Head of HR EMEAC, you will act as a strategic, hands-on HR leader and trusted coach, providing HR partnership across all key HR areas. You will be accountable for delivering excellence across the full employee lifecycle, including organisational development, workforce planning, and driving culture and transformation.

As Head of HR, you will lead the implementation of the global HR strategy, providing leadership and guidance across all aspects of people management. Working closely with the Global HR Centres of Excellence, the wider HR community, and the functional leadership team, you will ensure the business strategy is aligned and effectively embedded across the UK &  addition to your responsibilities across the UK & Ireland, you will also have HR oversight and responsibility for the London Global Capability Center.

Key Responsibilities Partner with business leaders across the UK & Ireland to deliver the HR strategy and align people initiatives with business objectives.

Partner with HR Shared Services and Global Centres of Excellence to deliver consistent, high-quality HR services and embed global policies and processes locally.

Coach and develop leaders, strengthening capability across performance management, talent, employee engagement and organisational change.

Drive the local implementation of global HR initiatives, including culture, talent management, performance, development and total rewards.

Lead and support organisational change, partnering with leaders to deliver business transformation.

Ensure compliance with UK & Ireland employment legislation, HR governance, reporting requirements and company policies.

Build strong relationships across the global HR community to deliver best-practice HR solutions and continuously improve processes and ways of working.

Promote clear HR policies and standards that support effective management decisions and business success.

Skills & Qualifications Extensive experience in a Senior HR business partner role in an international and matrix environment ideally acquired in the healthcare or consumer goods industry

Track record of dealing effectively in a multicultural environment typically gained through regional roles and/or location in foreign countries

Track record of management of ER matters (in a win / win approach)
Very strong analytical skills, eye for details and ability to translate data into meaningful insights to shape recommendations and decisions

Highly proficient in project planning, be highly organized, have an ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines, and demonstrate composure and…