HR Specialist

HR Specialist

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Abcam, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Progress happens together At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That's why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. We are looking for an HR Specialist to join our team! Working in the People Services team is a fantastic opportunity to impact the associate experience at Abcam, while learning all about HR technology, policies and practices. It is the ideal progression route into a broader HR career. You will join a friendly yet highly professional team who support our colleagues globally. What you'll do: Proactively pick up and manage tickets from associates from all regions via the HR ticket system (Service Now) within agreed SLAs Constantly connecting with our associates to better understand how to support them and drive continuous improvement through our processes & associate experience Continuously update FAQs to ensure prompt and complete response to associates queries Assist with day to day HR policy and process queries – ensuring associates are administered in line with their contracts and Abcam responsibilities Responsible for payroll input for UK, EMEA, China & APAC regions Oversee and coordinate onboarding processes & induction sessions for new Abcam associates for all regions Support project delivery across the wider Human Resources function Who you are: You will need to have a strong interest in a career in HR and be committed to your own development within this field. You will also need to be highly customer-centered, ready to contribute positively and constructively with a view to continuously improve the service we provide to our customers. Able to communicate with people at all levels confidently and professionally Proactive outlook with a learning mindset Determined & see things through to completion Associate CIPD Member (Level 3) or keen to work towards. Experienced in (or willing to learn) HR systems and technology. Fluent in English with Chinese (Mandarin) and Japanese as preferred additional languages, but not essential Previous experience working within payroll, compensation & benefits administration Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.