People Advisor

Torbay Pharma
Exeter
7 months ago
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As a People Advisor for Torbay Pharma you will play a key role in delivering support to colleagues and managers within a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will take ownership of a varied caseload coaching and supporting colleagues and managers, whilst taking the lead on all things engagement, fostering a high-performance and people focused culture.


About Torbay Pharmaceuticals


At TP we have our own special kind of chemistry. Our heritage spans over 50 years with a track record of manufacturing essential medicines across the UK and beyond. With backing from an investment partner are now forging a new path in the private sector.


We are a growing and ambitious business and with this comes opportunities for our people. At TP, we are going places. A career with us means a career helping save lives. We bring skills of all levels and experiences together; not all of our people begin their working lives in pharma.


Together we can make lives better.


Reporting into the Chief People Officer you will work with the rest of the people team and managers to ensures our people policies and practices align with industry regulations, quality standards, and business goals.


What you can expect in a People Advisor role at TP:

  • First point of contact for people-related enquiries from colleagues and managers.
  • Provide guidance and coaching on all things employee relations ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies.
  • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across TP.
  • Keep up-to-date with employment legislation and advise on changes affecting the business.
  • Maintain accurate HRIS records and files in line with data protection and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide regular and ad-hoc people metrics reports to inform decision-making.
  • Promote company values and contribute to initiatives that drive colleague engagement, diversity, well being and inclusion.
  • Lead and support employee engagement initiatives (surveys, action planning, recognition programs).
  • Develop and coordinate culture-building activities aligned with company values.
  • Monitor engagement metrics and collaborate with stakeholders to improve outcomes.


What are we looking for:

  • Previous experience working within a people department
  • Solid understanding of UK employment law
  • CIPD qualified or equivalent work based experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt and thrive with change
  • Proactive, organised and flexible approach to work
  • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.


What we offer in return


At the heart of Torbay, we offer roles and career opportunities on your doorstep that you won’t find elsewhere. With defined career pathways, and the chance to move between roles and different departments, we support your career journey at every stage. TP is going places. International expansion means growth and new opportunities.


Our benefits set us apart. With 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays as standard, group life assurance, pension and more - we reward our people for getting the job done.

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