1. Human Resources / Learning & Development Officer Middlesbrough & Billingham, UK
SEQENS is an integrated global leader in pharmaceutical synthesis and specialty ingredients, delivering outstanding performance, unrivalled market responsiveness and tailor-made solutions to our customers.
SEQENS operates 24 manufacturing plants and 3 R&D centres in Europe, North America and Asia with 3,200 employees. More than 300 scientists, engineers and experts develop tailor-made solutions for our customers and ensure that products are successfully transferred into production.
Our manufacturing site in the UK (Seqens Custom Specialties, formerly Chemoxy International Limited) is one of Europe’s largest contract manufacturers with more than 150 years of operating experience. It has two sites on Teesside employing over 160 people and is now one of Europe’s largest providers of custom manufacturing services to blue chip petrochemical and speciality chemical companies as well as to smaller companies with niche applications.
Seqens is a great place to work and as HRL&D Officer your efforts will have a positive impact from day one.
The position supports the HR Manager in providing a comprehensive, accurate and confidential HR service and learning and development service for the Middlesbrough and Billingham sites
Main tasks:
Maintain HR policies and procedures and provide advice and guidance to employees and managers on application of those policies
Provide advice and support on employee relations matters
Provide support in the recruitment process through selection and interviews
Absence management administration
Provide support for employee well-being programmes including ‘Better health at work’
Back-up for Payroll / Pension administration
Manage apprenticeship programme for all departments
Identify training needs for new hire and existing employees
Ensure learning and development strategy is delivered to support business requirements
Assist with employee development plan creation and implementation
Coaching employees within the Performance Management process

2. Human Resources / Learning & Development Officer Middlesbrough & Billingham, UK
Required skills:
CIPD Level 5 in Human Resource Management (preferred)
Has had at least some professional experience within the Chemical Industry
Good working knowledge of HR Legislation
Credible and confident communication skills
Must be able to manage difficult situations and people with discretion, empathy, tact and diplomacy
Good organisational and planning skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Good coaching, facilitation and listening skills
The ability to work on multiple tasks at one time
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with minimal supervision
Excellent I.T. skills
Must have a full UK driving license
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Fluency in French would be a distinct advantage
Location: Middlesbrough & Billingham
Remuneration: A competitive starting salary plus group personal pension scheme, private healthcare and other competitive benefits.
Seqens values the benefits that diversity of thought can bring to its organisation. We are looking for the individual best suited to this role regardless of their nationality, origin, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.
To apply for this role send a CV and covering letter to
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st August 2019
Your letter must cover the following points:
Why you would like to work for Seqens Custom Specialties
What makes you the best candidate for this role
Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.