HR Specialist

HR Specialist – Norstella Company: Norstella Location: London, United Kingdom Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: Dec 11, 2025 Join to apply for the HR Specialist role at Norstella. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Norstella Norstella is a premier and critical global life sciences data and AI solutions provider dedicated to improving patient access to life‑saving therapies. Norstella supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies across the full drug development lifecycle – from pipeline to patient. Our mission is simple: to help our clients bring therapies to market faster and more efficiently, ultimately impacting patient lives. Job Description As an HR Specialist, you will be part of our Global HR Delivery function, supporting the attraction, retention, development, and overall experience of our global talent. You will play a key role in driving day‑to‑day HR functions, implementing key HR strategies and acting as an employee champion across Norstella. You will be primarily responsible for day‑to‑day HR services, including onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, employee inquiries, learning and development, compliance reporting, and general employee support. The role requires understanding local labor laws, cultural nuances, and business practices. Responsibilities Onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, reporting needs, learning & development and general employee questions. Support the HR team with day‑to‑day HR tasks. Assist various initiatives across the HR Centers of Excellence. Maintain employee files and ensure all changes are entered appropriately. Serve as primary contact for HR‑related questions and tasks. Assist with implementation, communication and maintenance of all HR programs and policies. Manage non‑complex employee relation cases, researching relevant employment law and deciding when to create escalation. Coordinate onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring smooth transition into the company and alignment with culture and values. Perform ad‑hoc work/special projects to support internal HR initiatives. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; HR experience preferred. Knowledge of local labor laws and HR practices. Strong communication and interpersonal skills across different cultures. Dependable, flexible and adaptable to new initiatives and needs. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment. Dedication to upholding high‑quality standards and customer‑service focus. Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail. Benefits 25 days annual leave, plus 4 volunteering days and a personal day. 5% pension match. Group life assurance (100% employer funded). Group income protection (100% employer funded). Optional voluntary benefits: Dental, cash plan, PMI excess cover, health screening & critical illness. Immigration All candidates must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom with no further sponsorship required. Norstella does not provide visa sponsorship or transfers. Equal Opportunity Norstella is an equal‑opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision‑making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr