HR Transformation Project Coordinator

Job Introduction

Why Dechra?

Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra.

A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we’re a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple – to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-driven HR Transformation Project Coordinator to join us as we transform HR at Dechra. This is more than a coordination role – it's your chance to support a an enterprise-wide HR evolution, modernising the way we work and helping to improve how we deliver HR services to our employees.

This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a major business transformation. You’ll work with driven professionals in a fast-paced, hybrid environment where your ideas and input will help shape the future of our people strategy. You’ll gain exposure to high-level change programmes and grow your project and HR capabilities along the way.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing?

This role has a broad and varied remit but you’ll be supporting our Group Talent & Inclusion Director and cross-functional teams in rolling out high-impact initiatives. Some of the responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Orchestrating project timelines, stakeholder actions, and deliverables across multiple workstreams
Providing first-class admin support for transformation and change activities
Collaborating with key departments like Finance, HR Admin, and the Transformation Office to align efforts and meet milestones
Supporting the preparation of engaging comms – from presentations to FAQs, helping manage change with clarity and confidence
Tracking project performance, maintaining risk logs, and keeping documentation up to date
Presenting and preparing HR data, for example in visually impactful ways to inform decisions and track progress
Ensuring transformation goals stay aligned with wider business and HR strategies

The Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals’ unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce.

For this role, we’re particularly keen to hear from those who are natural organisers, communicators, and problem-solvers. You will need to be comfortable navigating change, and someone who can bring structure and calm to complexity.

You will also need to have:

A solid understanding of HR processes and compliance
Experience in HR, project coordination, or organisational change
Top-tier communication and collaboration skills
Great attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
Ideally, experience with HRIS platforms (Oracle Fusion)

What we can offer you:

33 days annual (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Holiday purchase scheme
Healthcare
Employee Assistance Program
Life Assurance
8% Employer Pension Contribution
Enhanced Family Leave
Discounted Pet Food

About the Company

If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

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