Pharma HR Manager — Strategy, Talent & Compliance

Human Resources Manager – Pharmaceutical Industry

An opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support a pharmaceutical organisation by delivering people strategies that drive performance, engagement and compliance within a regulated environment.

This role will play a key part in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, supporting both commercial and medical teams, and fostering a high‑performance culture across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategy with pharmaceutical business objectives
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition and development for specialist pharma roles
• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, engagement and performance management
• Drive succession planning and capability development to support long‑term organisational needs
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR and pharmaceutical industry standards
• Manage compensation and benefits programmes, including benchmarking and salary reviews

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or a related discipline (CIPD preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years’ HR experience, ideally within pharmaceutical or healthcare environments
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience supporting commercial and medical teams in a regulated setting
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills