Andrew Ferguson

Human Resources Business Partner at Takeda

Wallisellen / Hof, Zurich, Switzerland

About

• Self motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a pressured environment • Ability to quickly build rapport and develop opportunities • Immaculate and professional demeanor, with a keen eye for detail • Articulate and effective written and oral communication • Confident presentation and public speaking skills • Excellent conflict resolution and problem solving skills • Customer service and solutions oriented • Proficient in MS Word, Excel & Outlook Specialties:  Business Owner Recruiter Sales Marketing Business development Staff management Account management Customer service People Skills

Experience

  • Human Resources Business Partner at TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH GLATTPARK CH
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

    • Support the Global HR Business Leaders in the development and implementation of HR plans and processes which support the achievement of Corporate Functions strategic goals • Coordinating and coaching of core HR processes including Talent Management, Development and Performance Management, Salary Review, Short-/Long Term Incentive • HR initiatives, organizational changes, recruitment, training, talent development • Headcount reports, org charts, personnel planning • Develop and update presentation material • Partner with the local business on organizational design and change issues • Build relationships with local business leaders and line managers to understand their business, requirements, and optimal organizational design • Act as primary local HR point-of-contact to local business leaders and employees and effectively ensuring quality and timely delivery of all HR services to meet business needs • Manage employees of dedicated population throughout entire employee life cycle • Provide advice to managers in line with local employment legislation and work with them on employee relations issues as required • Maintain HR tools, templates, process documentation and enable line managers on the application of HR processes, templates, and policies • Identify, initiate and in cooperation with fellow HR Business Partners support operational HR projects and activities within HR TPIZ

  • Talent Acquisition Partner / Team Lead at Takeda Pharmaceuticals
    Jun 2015 - Aug 2019 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Empowering Our People to Shine “Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters, and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.” Key Responsibilities: • Managing the entire recruitment process, including creating recruitment strategies, sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating, and hiring for positions at all levels • Managing and supporting a team of recruiters to ensure they deliver and execute on the business requirements within their regions • Leading the team while providing mentoring and coaching and developing their performance • Managing a communication process with internal and external candidates, HR colleagues and the respective hiring businesses and/or clients • Strategically networking at all levels and fostering long-term relationships with internal stakeholders, candidates, organizations, and academia • Building and utilizing a candidate pool for current and future positions • Negotiating all offers, including a starting base and variable pay, relocation, and bonuses as appropriate • Coaching hiring managers on interviewing and selection skills and techniques and leveraging deep labor market expertise to consult with the hiring managers and influence hiring decisions • Managing vendor relationships and the contractor process, both for individual and bulk hiring needs for the assigned function • Serving as functional representative in strategic HR projects

  • Recruitment Team Leader at AGT International
    Feb 2011 - May 2015 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    We are a public safety and homeland security company that provides technology based integrated solutions to manage the threats and challenges of complex environments. We partner with governments, corporations and individuals to help them predict, prepare for, prevent, and manage safety and security challenges. We provide customers throughout the globe with a variety of security and complex environment management solutions. Including, critical asset and border protection (physical and cyber), operational land, airborne, and maritime intelligence platforms, urban security and administration systems, food security and disaster prevention solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Reporting directly to the VP Global Talent Acquisition • Drive the recruiting process (including full lifecycle) and maintain all candidate tracking data(Taleo/or other Dashboard reporting tools) • Communicate on status updates for all openings among all key stakeholders including: Internal Hiring Managers/clients, candidates, internal HR, external partners/agencies • Mentor and manage the recruitment team (including day to day leadership, resource planning, performance management) to ensure that the team follows company policy and procedures • Oversee operational logistics of coordinating face to face interviews to be held in Europe for internal staff and candidates from Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia and Australasia • Provide recruitment support to the team to ensure targets are met on time • Sourcing, negotiating and on-boarding new recruitment agencies • Data maintenance of internal systems, plus daily & weekly reporting • Participate in candidate interviews via telephone or face to face sessions • Training and coaching new employees, and conducting staff appraisals

  • International Recruiter at Confidential Company (Security Reasons)
    Feb 2011 - Feb 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Search, identify and hire dynamic, hire caliber professional in various disciplines (Construction/Civil Engineering, I.T. Sector, Security) • Full responsibility of complete recruitment cycle from research and sourcing, interviewing through to offer negotiation with candidate. • Participate in candidate interviews via telephone or face to face sessions • Building relationships with candidates, recruitment agencies and Hiring Managers

  • Owner/Director at Sydney Bike Tours
    Jan 2008 - Mar 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Sydney Bike Tours Key Responsibilities: • Owned and operated all facets of a "Small Tourism Business" • Maintain a retail shop in the heart of the "Rocks", Sydney • Handle all aspects of sales and marketing for the company • Service all client, and industry enquiries • Operate 2 to 3 bike tours a day (or on demand) • Manage all the accounting and IT aspects of the business • Maintain and service all equipment to meet safety standards • Develop product for a variety of programs • Oversee all operational aspects of the business Sold the business to Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd