Human Resources Business Partner Uk/ireland

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
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The HR Business Partner UK/Ireland will provide HR partnership and leadership to assigned client groups and will work closely with the Senior HRBP Northern Europe and the European HR Team. This individual will develop and implement HR initiatives focused on achieving business objectives. This position will provide strategic and hands-on human resources expertise in the areas of employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, compensation, employee retention, talent acquisition, coaching/developing, legal recommendations on employee files in a context of a multinational diagnostics company.

**ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Partner with Europe HR team and leaders in organizational assessment to translate strategies into actions that deliver results, improve organizational capability, and manage workforce planning.
Anticipate the need for change and influence change proactively. Consciously strive to build networks of support for change goals and objectives.
Manages associate relations situations effectively using the investigative process, problem solving including root cause analysis, counseling, and coaching. Bring support and advice on employee relations issues through a systematic approach with clear legal documentation and escalate more complex matters where necessary.
Advise, coach and guide the line managers on the HR implications of strategies and all aspects of people-management.
Partner closely with the business and HR functions in sourcing, selecting and onboarding key talent to continue to build out organizational capability and enables stronger talent bench and funnel for further development and growth.
Actively supporting the talent acquisition process
Conduct gap analysis and ensure appropriate career development programs and initiatives are aligned with critical skill development and succession planning for designated functional teams.
Ensure the proper roll out of HR processes such as performance reviews, talent assessments, succession planning, engagement and culture initiatives

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
**Education or Experience**:
Bachelor’s degree with related work experience in Human Resources or related field required.
Experience in a comparable HR function, e. g. HR Generalist, Junior HR Business Partner.

**Knowledge and skills**:
Broad experience in HR (i. e. HR Generalists with strong strategic and tactical experience)
Knowledge of local labor laws, employment policies and practices.
Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization including remote areas.
Excellent planning and organizations skills, attention to detail, and comfortable working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate articulately and persuasively.
Ability to coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues.
Profound knowledge of MS Office tools and HR ERP systems, e.g. Workday
Business acumen
English - fluent, any further languages are an advantage

**Other**: Flexibility to travel up to 30%, depending on location

At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.#LI-Hybrid
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System too