Regional HR Manager Employee Relations

Regional HRM, ER, across Europe

• As Regional HRM, ER, you will be accountable for delivering the Employee Relations (ER) service across Europe, providing targeted support to designated markets while maintaining oversight of ER activity in additional countries as required. You will manage end‑to‑end HR workplace matters—including performance and misconduct issues, investigations, and stakeholder engagement—while offering data‑driven insights on ER trends and recommending actions that mitigate risk and strengthen organisational culture.

• In partnership with the Regional ER Lead, you will contribute to the development and execution of the GSK Global ER strategy. You will lead and resolve complex, multi‑jurisdictional ER cases and escalations, exercising sound judgement and prioritising informal resolution where appropriate. This role requires strong project leadership, advanced communication and influencing skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across HR and business teams. You will also be expected to anticipate emerging ER issues, provide thought leadership to embedded HR partners, and promote a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to ER delivery.

In this role you will

• Lead and resolve complex local and regional ER cases , navigating multi‑jurisdictional employment laws, internal governance requirements, and diverse stakeholder expectations to deliver outcomes aligned with GSK values. This includes full ownership of investigations, grievance management, performance and misconduct cases, and all associated procedural steps.

• Exercise strategic oversight of end‑to‑end ER case management , ensuring consistency, legal compliance, and high‑quality decision‑making while anticipating risks, identifying emerging themes, and implementing preventative actions that strengthen organisational culture and reduce repeat issues.

• Provide senior leadership and coaching to aligned ER team members , driving capability development, enhancing critical‑thinking skills, and embedding high‑quality case strategy approaches. Support ER colleagues across other clusters/regions by advising on complex cases, guiding risk assessments, and managing escalations with sound judgement.

• Act as the recognised ER subject‑matter expert across the cluster , offering authoritative guidance and training to HRBPs, HR Country Heads and business leaders, ensuring consistent interpretation and application of ER policies, frameworks, and governance standards.

• Manage global ER KPIs , using data analysis and trend insights to develop targeted action plans. Partner with HR and business leaders to implement corrective and preventative measures that enhance ER delivery and employee experience.

• Share high‑quality insights to the business on ER trends , integrating data, case outcomes, and thematic analysis to influence decision‑making, shape workforce strategies, and ensure proactive management of ER‑related risks through robust governance and CAPAs.

• Build strong, trusted relationships with aligned stakeholders across markets—such as HRBLs, HR Country Heads, legal partners, and business leaders—through proactive engagement, expert advice, and alignment of ER practices with organisational priorities.

• Partner with the Community of Practice, Legal, and other cross‑functional teams on complex ER matters including investigations, regulatory considerations, and litigation/tribunal preparation, ensuring positions are well‑supported, risks are mitigated, and outcomes are strategically managed.

• Deputise for the Regional ER Lead as required , representing ER in leadership forums, RMCBs, governance meetings, and regional discussions. Contribute to agenda‑setting, decision‑making, and continuous improvement of ER strategies and operating models.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law, Business, or another relevant discipline.

• Extensive and demonstrable experience in Employee Relations (ER) and/or Industrial Relations (IR), ideally across multiple industries, markets, or jurisdictions.

• Proven track record of delivering complex projects within a matrixed environment, coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing priorities at pace.

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret ER data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

• Innovative and solutions‑oriented mindset, with the ability to design and implement process improvements and drive continuous improvement in ER delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, multicultural, and highly matrixed organisational environments.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly and guide senior stakeholders through nuanced ER matters.

• Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken. Any other European language would be beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Understanding of HR practices and policies in multi‑country contexts; familiarity with differing legal and cultural landscapes is advantageous.

• Additional professional qualifications or certifications in ER/HR (e.g., mediation, investigations, labour law, or HR‑related accreditation).

• Experience and understanding in HR practices and policies, multi-country jurisdiction is advantageous.

• Additional qualifications in ER/HR.

_ What we offer: _

• Permanent contract in a very Inclusive environment

• Smart Working up to 50% for eligible roles

• Performance Reward

• Flexible Benefits

• Company Healthcare Plan

• Integrative pension fund

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Prevention services and vaccination clinic

• Tax assistance

• Local nursery agreement

• Postal service, laundry, shoe repair and tailoring

• On Site Gym

• On Site canteens and coffee corners

• Free company bikes and shuttle

Please note that relocation support cannot be provided; therefore, only candidates who are already based in the indicated country can be considered.

Closing Date for Applications – 11th of March 2026

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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