We take great pride in our vast range of chemical and biochemical products and our high standards can only be maintained through great people who share our values and desire to do the very best job possible every day.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Process and Technology Partner to join our team and play a key role in delivering a global HR transformation programme. As we implement our new HRIS platform, HiBob, this role will take ownership of supporting a successful rollout by working closely with internal HR teams and senior stakeholders to ensure a smooth and consistent transition across international sites.
Fixed Term Contract - 9 months
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day delivery of the HiBob HRIS implementation, working closely with the HiBob implementation partner to manage scope, timeline, and issue resolution
- Own configuration, data migration, and testing activity across all eight Biosynth geographies
- Coordinate system readiness with local HR contacts in each market, translating local requirements into workable global configuration
- Manage integration dependencies, including third-party tools connected to HiBob (e.g. time tracking, payroll interfaces)
- Drive user acceptance testing, training, and go-live readiness across a global, multi-site user base
- Build and maintain implementation documentation including process guides, system admin notes, and post-go-live support materials
- Map current-state HR processes across the employee lifecycle; design and document future-state processes aligned to HiBob capabilities and Biosynth's operating model
- Work with local HR teams to embed new processes and ways of working post-go-live
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Act as the main coordination point between the CHRO, HiBob implementation partner, and internal HR stakeholders
- Maintain a clear project plan; proactively flag risks and dependencies to the CHRO
- Build effective working relationships with local HR managers across UK, Switzerland, Netherlands, Slovakia, Austria, US, and China
- Support the CHRO on broader HR transformation workstreams
Essential Requirements
- Degree level education or equivalent professional experience
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End to end HRIS implementation delivery (project lead, not supporting role)
- HR process design and optimisation across the employee lifecycle
- Technical fluency with HR systems - configuration, data management and system testing
- Direct experience working with system implementation partners
- Multi country HR operations, particularly across European jurisdictions
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Experience managing external implementation partners and/or vendors
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Strong command of HRIS platforms - system architecture, configuration logic, data structures
- HR process mapping and redesign methodologies
- Project management fundamentals - plan, risk log, RAID management
- Clear written and verbal communication; able to translate technical detail for non-specialist audiences
- Structured, self-sufficient working style; able to manage a workstream with limited internal resource
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Delivery oriented - gets things done, maintains pace, flags blockers early
- Collaborative - builds trust quickly with internal stakeholders and external partners
- Adaptable - comfortable with ambiguity and able to make pragmatic decisions
- Detail conscious - produces accurate, well-documented work
- Resilient - maintains focus in a fast-moving, resource-light environment
Desirable Requirements
- HiBob implementation experience (hands-on configuration or project lead)
- Experience in PE-backed or transformation-stage businesses
- Familiarity with UK or Swiss employment environments
- Exposure to HR operating model design or HR function transformation
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Experience managing project workstreams in a matrix or resource-light environment
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Familiarity with HiBob modules and configuration approach
- Experience with payroll or time-tracking system integrations
About us
Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences (reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services) company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the Netherlands. Bioconjugation projects are carried out in Germany, Enzyme projects are based in Austria and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.
