HR Business Partner

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

The role has a dual responsibility – firstly to support the Sales & Service Division on day to day operational topics, across the full HR remit, and secondly to take the lead on strategic projects that impact on the whole UK & Ireland organisation. The UK team sits within Region Europe and there is the opportunity to get involved in cross-country projects. The role has management responsibility for a small team of HR professionals.

Hybrid working is available although there will be a requirement to maintain a regular presence at both our Blyth and Hemel Hempstead sites, as well as attending Regional meetings throughout the UK which will include overnight stays.

Specific duties include

• Working alongside the Senior HR Advisor provide an advisory service to the Sales & Service Division on employment law and employee relations topics

• Work with managers within the Sales & Service Division to ensure that any initiatives that impact on employees are carried out fairly and in accordance with agreed processes

• Manage the Talent Management process for the Sales & Service Division and support the Division to ensure that we have the right people in the right place at the right time.

• Support on ad hoc projects identified by the Division or wider business

• Working alongside the Recruitment Officer ensure that we attract the best employees to Draeger and successfully onboard them

• Deliver development programmes and facilitate workshops

• Working with the Senior HR Advisor ensure that our HR policies remain legally compliant and are innovative and our wellbeing plan is successfully delivered each year

• Lead on strategic projects, these will change year on year – current planned projects are developing career structures, school engagement strategy, apprenticeship strategy, roll out of SDI (training will be provided) and roll out of Talent Management (Sales & Service Division only)

• Support for the Safety Division on operational issues as required

Role Requirements *Essential (E*) / Desirable (D*)

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent D*

A-level or equivalent E*

CIPD Qualified D*

Proven success in a business partner environment, typically gained over a period of 3 years or more E*

Proven experience of successful project delivery E*

Experience of commercial operations, manufacturing and multi-site working D*

Experience of matrix organisations D*

Experience of managing a team D*

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to persuade and influence at all levels within the organisation E*

Project management skills E*

Ability to work collaboratively with other business partners E*

Commercially focused E*

Ability to deliver results E*

Advanced IT skills including Excel D*

Power BI skills D*

Dräger‘s Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days

• Flexi scheme

• Hybrid working available

• Private Medical cover

• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance

• Healthcare cash plan

• Subsidised canteen

• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers

• MyClub Nissan car scheme

• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Cycle to Work

• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%

• Charity Giving scheme

Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 15,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.