HR Partner Global Functions - Fixed Term Contract

Mundipharma International; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking an HR Partner on a fixed-term contract in Cambridge. This role will manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding and provide expert HR support. Key responsibilities include compliance with local laws and managing HR programs. Candidates should have substantial HR experience, preferably with a focus on HR Information Systems like Workday. This role offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Opportunities for learning & development

Collaborative, inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in HR areas within complex organizations.
• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS); Workday experience is highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of local labor laws and ability to learn international regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee journey from onboarding to offboarding.
• Provide operational HR support and ensure adherence to policies.
• Use HRIS for managing data records and providing reports.
• Support global people programs implementation.
• Assist in recruitment and contribute to global learning.
• Ensure HR practices comply with laws and standards.

Skills

Proven HR Experience

HR System Proficiency (Workday)

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Professional Certification (CIPD)

Regulatory Knowledge

Global Mindset

Communication & Collaboration

Data Management

Work Ethic & Discretion

Technical Skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Tools

HR Information System (HRIS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

**HR Partner Global Functions - Fixed Term Contract******Location:**** Cambridge, Hybrid****Department:**** People / HR****Job type:**** 6-month Fixed Term Contract****Join us and make a difference when it matters most!****At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees. ****The Team****The HR Partner is the primary contact for employees and people managers, providing expert advice and guidance throughout the entire employee lifecycle. This role ensures the delivery of all HR global programs and initiatives, while fostering a positive Mundipharma culture in collaboration with the Functional Leadership Team, HR colleagues and relevant stakeholders. ****Role and Responsibilities***** Employee Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire employee journey for a specific country or employee group, from onboarding to offboarding.* Operational HR Support: Provide consistent, accurate People Services support, ensuring adherence to global/local policies and service level agreements (SLAs).* HRIS Expertise & Data Integrity: Expertly use the HR Information System (HRIS) to deliver services, manage data records, and provide accurate reports.* Program & Initiative Delivery: Support the implementation of key global people programs, including performance leadership, talent reviews, development, compensation, and benefits administration.* Recruitment & Learning Support: Assist the Recruitment Team with hiring processes and contribute to global learning programs.* Legal & Compliance: Ensure all HR practices strictly comply with local employment law and company standards, and lead employee relations issues/cases.* Stakeholder & Project Engagement: Support in-country manager meetings, resolve employee queries, and contribute to project teams focused on continuous improvement and process efficiency.****What you’ll bring***** Proven HR Experience: Substantial, progressively responsible experience in various HR areas within complex, comparable-sized organizations.* HR System Proficiency: Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS); Workday experience is highly desirable.* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field* Professional Certification: Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPD or equivalent) is highly desirable.* Regulatory Knowledge: Solid knowledge of local labour laws and the ability to quickly learn international regulations.* Global Mindset: Experience working in a global environment with the ability to "Act locally, think globally."* Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills (business-level English) and proven ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.* Data Management: Strong data management skills with a recognition of the importance of data integrity.* Work Ethic & Discretion: Strong work ethic, high level of discretion, and proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information.* Operational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to drive processes and deliver high-quality services in a fast-paced, high-change environment.* Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).****What we offer in return***** Flexible benefits package* Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme* Collaborative, inclusive work environment****Diversity and inclusion****Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect. ****About Mundipharma****Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focussing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Their guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything they do. For more information visit www.mundipharma.com. ****Join our talent pool****If you’re not sure this role is right for you but you’re keen to hear about future opportunities at Mundipharma, and be the first to hear about new roles.**Additional Job Description:****Primary Location:**GB Cambridge**Job Posting Date:**2025-12-19**Job Type:**Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)