Country HR Professional, UK & Ireland

at  Agilent Technologies Inc

JOB DESCRIPTION

Agilent is looking for a dynamic, experienced, and talented HR Professional, based in the UK or Ireland, to join an established European HR Team. Agilent UK & Ireland operates over 5 Sites and has approx. 600 employees. The role requires you to work with Agilent business leaders, the European HR team and broader HR organization to deliver HR support that advance Agilent’s business objectives.
Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors, Masters degree or equivalent University degree in HR, Law, Business or related field.
• Experience in HR ideally including HR compliance, Payroll and Reporting
• Strong relationship-building skills required to guide and partner multi-cultural and geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
• A custodian who upholds fair and consistent practice
• A growth mindset ensuring continual learning and up to date knowledge of employment legislation and market trends.
• Team player with a demonstrated track record of delivering results.
• Ability to successfully develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Capable of influencing others outside direct reports to deliver results and achieved shared goals.
• Clear, innovative thinker, track record for translating complex topics into action plans and output.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, handle measured risks and make difficult trade-offs to achieve shared goals – especially as part of a cross-functional project team.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills and ability to make decisions in a changing environment.
• Inspiring, energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; an individual who can positively and productively influence and help others to think about what’s possible.
• Articulate, persuasive communicator and negotiator. Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with management and HR colleagues to get things done.
• Experience working across cultures and countries; understanding differences for maximum effectiveness.
• Flexibility to adapt and manage challenging situations.
• Passion for Agilent’s mission – a role model for Agilent’s Values.
• Fluent in English, other European languages useful.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role belongs to the Multi Country Cluster and is an integral part of a diverse European Country HR Team responsible for Country HR activity across Europe. Agilent has approx. 4,600 employees in 15 European countries and the Multi-Country Cluster encompasses 5 of these countries with over 900 employees.
The role requires an agile, Global and collaborative mindset along with flexibility to work in a highly matrixed environment and with Business colleagues and colleagues in teams such as: HR Services / Payroll; HR Business Partners; Total Rewards; Talent Acquisition; Workplace Services; Legal; Finance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Associate Vice President Country HR Multi Country Cluster, Europe, your key responsibilities will be to:

• Act as a custodian of HR compliance, engagement, and Standards of Business Conduct.
• Partner with business leaders and HR partners to develop and implement HR strategies and priorities aligned with Agilent’s overall company and business needs, including successful local deployment of Global and Regional initiatives.
• Manage employee and labor relations activities across UK & Ireland to maintain a robust labor relations climate and engagement that supports ongoing company requirements.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of complex corporate and business changes e.g., reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures, changes in compensation & benefits.
• Provide advice and support on people and organizational issues to business leaders and Country Management Teams to enhance business, country & HR outcomes. Includes developing trusted relationships, providing leadership coaching, and acting as a valued partner to Agilent leaders on diverse topics.
• Shape and lead Country HR projects / initiatives ensuring effective implementation at a local level.
• Monitor and ensure effective administration and compliance of HR related reporting, policies, and programs in accordance with local legal requirements.
• Grow Agilent’s exceptional culture, acting as an ambassador for our Agilent Values, and deliver on our goal to be a Great Place to Work for all.