HR Manager - UK.
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
The HR Manager solves complex organizational challenges through people-related solutions. Develops and accountable for execution of people strategies that support Alcon’s mission: “to help people see brilliantly”. Delivers on Alcon foundational principles (customer, innovation & people) to drive value creation for Alcon in the areas of people, organization and culture. Fosters an inclusive work environment and is an advocate of Alcon’s values & behaviors.
Partners with managers to deliver core HR services and ensures an optimal management of HR processes and associate experience, with a focus on people, organization and culture. Has in-depth knowledge of top talent and provides coaching to managers to help them accelerate talent readiness.
On a regular basis collaborates with the Human Resources Centers of Excellence (COEs) to execute strategies for how we attract, hire, develop, and retain world-class talent. Executes programs to support Alcon associates, including compensation, performance, diversity and inclusion, as well as talent development initiatives.
The HR Manager maintains strong relations with Alcon leaders as well as the HR Leadership Team. Supports the HR COEs with the design of global HR initiatives and programs. Understands the unique environment of the region and partners with managers and leaders to address potential issues in a proactive manner.
In this role, a typical day will include:
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Full understanding of employment laws and regulations in the country.
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Partners with the HR COEs to support the design and roll out corporate programs
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Manages complex multi-location HR projects.
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Drives business success by coaching and advising teams on associate experience initiatives, such as Associate Experience Dashboard, Recognition programs, etc.
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In partnership with people leaders delivers Alcon’s core HR services and ensures an optimal associate experience.
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Ensures timely execution of all people-related processes in the region.
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Coaches business leaders on all HR-related topics (e.g. change management, talent management and career development, etc.).
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Accountable for driving high-quality talent bench, through selection process, equitable compensation practices and adequate talent development.
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Supports diagnostic intervention and problem resolution strategies to contribute HR point of view to l business issues.
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Responsible for Employee / Labor Relations & Legal Requirements (e.g. Works Councils (as applicable), and partners with global ER on complex ER matters)
What You’ll bring to Alcon:
Global Perspective – looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue of challenge. Thinks and talks in global terms. Understands the position of the organization within a global context. Knows the impact of global trends of the organization.
Business Insight – knows how the business works and how the organization makes money. Keep up with the current and possible future policies, practices and trends in the organization, with the competition and in the marketplace. Uses knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions.
Leadership (Drives Engagement) – Structures the work so it aligns with people’s goals and motivators. Empowers others. Makes each person feel his/her contributions are important. Invites input and shares ownership and visibility. Shows a clear connection between people’s motivators and the organizational goals.
Manages Ambiguity – deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Effectively handles risk. Can decide and act without the total picture. Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air. Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
Communicates Effectively – is effective in a variety of communication settings. Attentively listens to others. Adjust to fit the audience and the message. Provides timely and helpful information across the organization. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
Education:
Experience
This role is requires 5 days per week onsite.
How can you thrive at Alcon?
Competitive Compensation package including performance bonus, company car or allowance, private medical healthcare & attractive pension contribution
Manage your own workload and schedule while hitting your set targets
Collaborate with teammates to share best practices and learnings as work evolves
See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
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