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Senior Manager HR & Admin - EMEA

Buckinghamshire
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Role Overview

You will lead HR and administrative operations across EMEA, driving recruitment, performance, and engagement while aligning regional initiatives with global strategy and fostering an employee ownership culture.

Company Information

Our client is a global, employee-owned organisation with operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. They are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. Their mission is to make a positive impact on global health and safety, and they encourage employees to take ownership of their work, professional growth, and the success of the business. The company fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovation, teamwork, and shared accountability are central to how they operate.

Role Requirements

Lead all HR operations across EMEA, overseeing recruitment, performance management, compensation, and employee relations to ensure a positive employee experience.
Partner with hiring managers, Business Operations Managers, and corporate leaders to align HR strategy with business goals.
Adapt and implement HR policies to meet local legal and cultural needs while maintaining global consistency.
Oversee regional facilities, vendor management, and office operations, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Drive engagement, inclusion, and recognition initiatives to strengthen company culture and employee connection.
Act as a trusted advisor and coach to managers and employees, fostering collaboration, transparency, and accountability.

Person Specifications

10+ years’ progressive HR leadership experience, preferably across multiple EMEA markets.
Strong knowledge of local employment law, HR policies, and best practices.
Experience delivering HR strategies in a multinational, matrixed organisation.
Skilled at influencing, coaching, and building relationships across all levels of an organisation.
Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
Strategic thinker with operational execution capability.
Passionate about building inclusive cultures and fostering employee engagement.

Package

Competitive salary.
Annual leave.
Pension.
Health coverage.
Other benefits.

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Locations

Amersham
Aylesbury
Hemel Hempstead
High Wycombe
Previous Listing
Date Updated
15 Jan 2026
Job reference
75217
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Lis Basnett
Expertise: Life Science
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Why Zenopa?

We aim to operate and maintain the following set of core values

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We liaise on your behalf

Required equipment, e.g. cars, laptops, mobiles, we negotiate with the employer source and manage these on your behalf.

02

Solid Industry Relationships

Our recruitment teams have built relationships with some of the UK’s most prestigious pharmaceutical companies

03

High Success Rate

Our structured recruitment approach allows us to deliver consistently successful outcomes for both clients and candidates, supporting long-term placements and repeat partnerships.

04

Systems that work for you

As an ISO 9000 organisation we have fully defined systems that are regularly audited. You can be assured we consistently following processes that deliver for all.

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