Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
The HR Site Head, Cologne will have responsibility to drive consistency with regards to all people related topics and human resources practices across the site. Implements and coordinates change initiatives to support organizational effectiveness within the business. Responsible for coordinating and some delivery of management training and education. Provide leadership in the performance management and salary planning processes. Active member of Site Leadership team and collaborates closely with the local works council. The position will also regularly partner with talent acquisition to establish an employer brand and secure top talent.
We are looking for a hands-on HR professional who is interested in taking the role of HR at the site to the next level. The person will accomplish this by supporting the development of the HR Service Center into a centers of excellence (CoE), enabling the site managers and employees to become knowledgeable and self-sufficient in HR-related practices at Lonza, and enable continuous improvement and develop efficiencies at the site and within HR using technology and best practices.
The site has approximately 120 employees within Operations, R&D, Marketing & Sales functions, both on- and remote from the site, and the person will be the only HR representative for the site, working closely with the global CoE network to drive HR support to the site. This site is one of many that make up the larger Bioscience business unit and will engage with HR team members at other sites in the network to share best practices, drive efficiencies and consistency across the business unit. In the beginning, this position will normally be onsite at our Cologne facility to support the stakeholders and be visible as a site leadership team member. A hybrid schedule is available to support project work and other tasks that require concentration.
Please submit CVs in English.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide business support on all HR related topics to the site & leadership team. Key areas of expertise: Coaching, Facilitation, Employee Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Assessment and Recommendations regarding policy and practice
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Works with managers to develop and understand staffing requirements and human resources plans
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Will independently manage the most senior level projects or problems involving HR
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Provides coaching to managers and supervisors regarding performance, discipline and other related matters
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Is experienced in dealing with employee relations issues and investigations and provides guidance to other team members
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Develops and delivers training in key areas of HR responsibility including, but not limited to anti-harassment training, interview training and supervisory training
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In close collaboration with the site head meets with the local works council on a regular basis
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Support in administrative tasks.
Key Requirements:
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Bachelor`s or equivalent work experience in Human Resources related discipline, Business Administration
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Extensive experience and knowledge in German labor law, market and dealing with works councils
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Experience in payroll and with service centers
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Fluent in German and English
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Working in a multinational, matrixed organization is a plus
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
