Head of Human Resources (m/f/d)

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Head of Human Resources (m/f/d).
 

As part of Elanco Animal Health company, Lohmann Animal Health GmbH has been a leading global specialist in the manufacture of animal vaccines for more than 50 years. Our vaccines are exported to over 70 countries worldwide.

We are currently looking for a Head of Human Resources (m/f/d) to join our Human Resources team in Cuxhaven.

The position is permanent.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• As part of Cuxhaven Site Leadership Team provides HR partnership to Cuxhaven M&Q Site with approx. 180 employees including contributing to business strategy, developing and executing an aligned people strategy; designing and catalyzing implementation of relative people plans/initiatives; and ensuring the coherent implementation of HR processes.

• Partner with HR Country Head M&Q Germany to design and deliver people strategies, processes and products that are aligned with organization direction

• Be responsible for guiding, coaching, and supporting supervisors to the final execution of all targeted people development goals into each organizational level.

• Advise and influence business leaders in planning, selection, staffing, development and management of workforce to achieve appropriate levels of performance, employee engagement, and retention of key talent.

• Serve as a consultant to business leader, supervisors and employees on people issues and provide direct employee relations support and coaching in meeting business objectives and engage workforce.

• Facilitate HR programs including but not limited to Performance Management, Talent Management/Succession Planning, Year-end compensation process, Transfer etc.

• Driving staff planning in alignment with finance function.

• Steer other HR related projects/topics as needed.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s Degree or above, preferred in business administration or comparable knowledge through work experience.

• High level of professional competence, min. 3 years of relevant HR professional experience in international company.

• Expertise and proven practical experience in individual and collective German labor law,  collaboration with German works councils and environment with collective bargaining agreement

• Good understanding of HR related topics like Compensation&Benefits and Talent Acquisition.

• Fluency in English and German in spoken & written.

• Familiar with MS Office, Workday and SAP beneficial.

Additional Preferences:

• Influence: builds relationships and influences internal and external customers

• Working Style: persistence and stability, results orientation, high learning agility, proactive and fast response/having sense of urgency, attention to details and adherence to guidelines.

• Values: respect for people, integrity, and excellence.

• Change mindset: taking Ownership, expected to play a key role in transformational change initiatives in the company but also need to be effective and practical in support of daily business work.

• Personal Brand: resourceful, assertive, self-motivated, energetic.

YOUR BENEFITS

• An attractive compensation package, including a performance-related bonus and participation in our stock program

• An interesting and varied working environment in a modern, growing, and global pharmaceutical company

• Plenty of room for initiative, flexibility, and new ideas

• Exciting development opportunities for your personal and professional growth

• Access to corporate fitness programs

• Subsidized meals

• Corporate Benefits schemes and discounts

• Employer-funded pension scheme for your future

• Regular team events to foster collaboration and engagement

• 30 vacation days per year to maintain work-life balance

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status