DSIE - Head of HR - 70000175

Daiichi Sankyo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo is seeking a Head of HR in Dublin, responsible for HR management and strategic operations in their Irish affiliate. The ideal candidate will possess considerable experience in a similar HR role and keen knowledge of Irish employment law. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patients' lives through continuous learning and respect.

Benefits

Culture of inclusion and diversity

Opportunities for continuous learning

Proactive work environment

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in HR function in an international environment.
• Higher degree in HRM is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of Irish labor and social security law.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner for HR guidance and advice.
• Plan and execute recruitment and selection of candidates.
• Manage employee relations and performance management.

Skills

Motivated

Dynamic personality

Solution-oriented

Hands-on mentality

Confident appearance

Education

Higher degree in HRM

Excellent knowledge of Irish labor law

Fluency in English

Proficient in MS Office

Experience with SuccessFactors

Job description

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DSIE - Head of HR - 70000175

Date: 15 May 2025

Location: Dublin, Ireland, .

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.

In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.

Roles and Responsibilities

• • Act as a business partner for the Irish affiliate to provide expert HR guidance and advice (including membership in the leadership team.
• • Responsibility for operational and strategic HR management for the affiliate.
• • Advising and supporting line managers and employees in the areas of personnel management, recruitment, appraisal, remuneration, development and retention
• • Plan and execute recruitment and selection of candidates
• • Provide management of all employee relation issues including performance management, disciplinary and complaints
• • Develop and implement HR policies and procedures with respect to internal and external rules and regulations
• • Maintain professional knowledge including employment/labor law
• • Ensure all aspects of HR administration are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• • Excellent knowledge of our HR systems and ensure a well-maintained system
• • Handling of the entire personnel administration and payroll, from the preparation of employment contracts and references to the registration of social insurances and the preparation of monthly payroll processing for the external provider.
• • Planning and execution of annually recurring processes (e.g. salary and bonus systems, etc.)
• • Coordination, management and execution of international and local HR projects
• • Mobility (fleet), Facility, Office Management, Health & Safety and Sustainability also fall within the scope of the Head of HR.
• • Accountable for corporate communications for the affiliate in close cooperation with the international headquarters. The execution of the corporate communication tasks is done by the Head of HR as well.

Education & Experience

Education:

• - Higher degree (University/Bachelor with specialization in HRM is an advantage)
• - Excellent knowledge of the Irish labor and social security law.
• - Excellent language: English, written and spoken
• - Proficient knowledge of MS Office, experience with SuccessFactors is an advantage

Experience:

• Several years of professional experience in a comparable HR function in an international environment

Skills and additional Requirements

Motivated, uncomplicated and dynamic personality with an independent, responsible and solution-oriented way of working. You convince with your hands-on mentality and your confident, professional and winning appearance.

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.