VP Human Resources, Scientific Products
Warminster - UK
Job Summary
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
At ATS a $3B publicly traded global enterprise with a proud 47-year history we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. ATS Scientific Products (SP) has a history that spans 100 years SP story is defined by our legacy of expertise. Our esteemed portfolio of brands includes FTS Genevac Hotpack Hull VirTis Bel-Art Wilmad Service and Training. With proficiencies that span a range of industries and applications our specialized knowledge and experience ensures that no matter where you are in your journey we can support your needs. SP has the following locations: Warminster PA; Gardiner NY; Stone Ridge NY; Vineland NJ; Pocomoke MD; and Ipswich UK. and has 515 employees with revenue of $150M.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Vice President Human Resources SP serves as the senior HR leader and strategic business partner to the SP leadership team. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the People strategy that enables organizational growth operational excellence talent development and cultural alignment across a complex global multisite Life Sciences business.
The VP Human Resources leads the full spectrum of HR functionsincluding talent management organizational design leadership development succession planning employee relations compensation strategy and workforce planningensuring that HR initiatives directly support business objectives and longterm enterprise priorities. This position provides counsel to senior executives drives change management for critical organizational transformations and ensures compliance with regulatory quality and industryspecific requirements tied to the Life Sciences sector.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary HR advisor to the SP President and leadership team influencing business strategy through people insights and organizational expertise.
- Lead the development and execution of the HR strategic plan aligned to divisional and enterprise as a thought partner on organizational effectiveness worforce capability and culture initiatives.
Organizational Development & Talent Management
- Lead organizational design efforts to ensure structure roles and capabilities support business strategy.
- Oversee talent management processesincluding succession planning leadership development and highpotential identificationto maintain a strong leadership pipeline.
- Champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement performance and retention.
Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition
- Develop strategic workforce plans to anticipate future business needs and emerging skill requirements.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and onboard scientific technical and commercial talent across global locations.
Change Management & Culture
- Lead organization-wide change initiatives ensuring strong communication alignment and adoption.
- Drive and actively embed continuous improvement into the culture through the use of ABM (ATS Business Model) tools.
- Enhance leadership capability to manage change develop teams and strengthen accountability.
Employee Relations Compliance & Risk Management
- Establish and maintain positive employee relations across all sites ensuring consistent and fair application of HR policies and practices.
- Ensure compliance with global employment laws industry regulations and quality standards relevant to Life Sciences operations.
- Mitigate HR-related risks and proactively resolve workforce issues.
Compensation Rewards & HR Operations
- Partner with Total Rewards to ensure competitive pay structures equitable practices and effective incentive programs.
- Support annual processes including compensation planning performance management and budgeting.
- Drive continuous improvement of HR systems processes and analytics to enhance decision-making.
Team Leadership
- Lead coach and develop a high-performing HR team.
- Foster strong partnerships with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver seamless end-to-end HR solutions.
- Model enterprise leadership behaviors and cultivate a culture of collaboration innovation and accountability.
ATS Values: People Process Performance
- People: Having the best team and winning as a team. The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop engage empower and energize our people. We support our people to foster a safe positive and inclusive work environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best.
- Process: Our commitment to continuous improvement. We align around the ATS Business Model to pursue continuous improvement in all aspects of our business. With a balance of strategic thinking and tactical execution we ensure that we are delivering value for our customers today and in the future.
- Performance: Delivering results for our customers shareholders and employees. We compete to win every day always with uncompromising integrity and holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards. We develop innovative solutions to complex problems and deliver a unique value that fuels growth in our markets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree required Masters degree in HR Business or related field preferred.
- 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience including experience supporting senior executives.
- Demonstrated experience in the Manufacturing or industrial sector
- Experience in Life Sciences medical device biotech pharma or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of leading both organizational and business transformations while building strong leadership pipelines.
- Experience leading multi-site or global HR teams.
- Demonstrated sustained performance under pressure / resilient.
HSE
All managers are responsible for creating a positive safety culture and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that employees receive regular training regarding health safety and environmental matters. Each manager is also accountable to ensure that HSE matters are addressed in a timely manner and that compliance with both legislative and corporate requirements are maintained.
Manager responsibilities for Health Safety and Environment include:
- Demonstrate leadership in Health Safety and Environment compliance
- Hold team members accountable for health safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
- Ensure that the requirements of the health safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
- Carry out hazard assessments inspections and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
- Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
- Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
- Ensure that appropriate equipment materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
- Provide information instruction and supervision to employees
- Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees
Why SP Industries Inc. The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People Process and Performance. As part of ATS Scientific Products leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train develop engage empower and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.
We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve peoples lives
We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life Health Dental Vision
We offer 401(K) including company match Paid Time Off annually Paid Holidays
You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth
EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin age marital status sex gender identification sexual orientation genetic information political belief pregnancy citizenship handicap or disability status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. SPs Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.
Required Experience:
Exec
About Company
As a global automation and technology leader, ATS Corporation supports some of the world’s most successful companies in bringing products to market.