Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• The ability to influence at senior levels and coach executive leaders to adopt appropriate solutions that align with people’s goals and objectives.
• Strong business acumen, enabling you to identify how HR can best contribute to business success and influence strategic decisions.
• Experience of acting as a change agent, working proactively to make organisational change happen.
• Strong industrial relations experience, particularly in unionized settings, with recognition of collective bargaining and strong influencing skills.
• Act as a coach to empower senior leaders to drive collaborative working and foster a culture of teamwork and engagement.
• Strong customer focus.
• Practical knowledge of UK HR practices and procedures

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experienced Business Partner, supporting senior executive business leadership
• CIPD qualified (preferred)
• Microsoft Office (all packages to intermediate standard excluding Access)
  

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returne

The HR Director will serve as a strategic partner within Cencora’s global business-facing function, collaborating closely with the Alliance Healthcare Senior Leadership Team to align HR strategies with business goals.
This role requires a strong business acumen to navigate complex operations and foster a people-focused culture that supports the organization’s objectives.
You will develop proactive solutions rooted in a thorough understanding of the business model and its strategic direction, ensuring that culture and people processes remain at the forefront of decision-making.
The HR Director will focus on aligning HR activities, such as talent management, organizational design, and resource planning, with the global HR strategy. Additionally, you will drive employee engagement initiatives that align with Cencora’s engagement ambitions, ensuring a motivated and high-performing workforce.