Santen

Healthcare

SeniorManagerHRSolutionsEMEA

£85–125k ~AI est. St Albans, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Manager HR Solutions EMEA at Santen. Skills: HR Solutions, Team leadership, Service excellence. Lead and manage HR Solutions Lead team. Ensure high-quality service delivery”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years human resources experience, People management experience, Experience leading international HR teams, Experience delivering end-to-end HR services, Experience managing complex employee relations, Experience in international organization, Fluent English required

Nice to Have

Professional certification in HR Operations, Project Management certification, Systems certification

What You'll Do.

Lead and manage HR Solutions Lead team

Ensure high-quality service delivery

Achieve agreed objectives

Ensure consistent HR service delivery

Oversee end-to-end HR operational solutions

Ensure services are accurate and efficient

Hold accountability for compliance

Proactively identify operational risks

Act as escalation point

Handle complex cases appropriately

Monitor service performance

Drive continuous improvement of processes

Simplify ways of working

Improve service quality

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

HR colleagues; Business stakeholders; International teams; Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

Temporary contract until August 2027 Santen is a specialized company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on eye health. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries and regions, our mission is to provide essential and significant value to patients and society through our products and services created from our expertise in ophthalmology and from the patient’s perspective. Join us at a pivotal and exciting time as we continue to evolve and strengthen our HR operating model across EMEA. As Manager of HR Solutions Leads, you will play a key leadership role within our EMEA HR Solutions team, helping shape the future of how HR services are delivered across the region. Leading a team of HR Solutions Leads, you will be responsible for driving service excellence, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture, and ensuring the delivery of seamless, employee-centric HR support across the full employee lifecycle. Working closely with HR colleagues and business stakeholders, you will champion a positive employee experience, while identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve ways of working, and enhance service delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact during a period of transformation and growth. You will have the scope to influence how we operate, contribute to the ongoing evolution of our HR Solutions function, and help build a modern, efficient, and people-focused HR experience for employees and managers across EMEA. What you will do * Lead and manage the HR Solutions Lead team across EMEA ensuring high-quality service delivery and achievement of agreed objectives through effective performance management, coaching, development support, and proactive workforce planning to balance workloads, maintain adequate coverage, and ensure continuity of service. * Ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR services across all core employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding

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