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P&O Business Partner

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Novartis

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
  • Hyderabad, +1

AI generated summary

  • You need 8-10 years of HR experience, 6+ in business partnering, strong communication skills, and a postgraduate degree, ideally an MBA with HR specialization, in a complex global environment.
  • You will drive business strategy, implement People Plans, manage change, coach leadership, enhance culture, and ensure talent development to meet organizational goals.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years’ experience, with at least 6+ years partnering mid-size businesses. Generalist exposure across the full array of HR elements. Ability to communicate effectively across levels (N-1 and below); cultural sensitivity and extensive business partnering experience.
  • Skilled in working in a complex global matrixed environment.
  • Experience in supporting the business in managing change.
  • Post Graduate degree in business or management, MBA or equivalent with Human Resources Specialization.

Responsibilities

  • As P&O Business Partner, be an active key member of the respective leadership teams; establish strong relationships with client group and proactively act upon business needs and requirements.
  • Work closely with the leadership team members on development and implementation of the Business strategy: interpreting the global business environment, bringing an outside-in HR perspective, decoding customer expectations, co-crafting a strategic agenda.
  • Prioritize, formulate and implement a People Plan that meets business needs (consistent with the global P&O and Development strategy).
  • Define required organizational and individual capabilities in order to support business strategy.
  • Together with line management, establish Strategic Workforce Planning, including future outsourcing, cross-domain consolidation and footprint evolution as needed in order to achieve business strategy.
  • Evaluate organizational set-up effectiveness and ensure smooth transition of operations in line with overall project plan.
  • Drive change management and ensure proper communication is in place to support transformation and reorganization efforts.
  • Coach and drive leadership team to set up a solid governance structure and operating model for the organization that will enable the achievement of strategic business objectives.
  • Drive the cultural agenda.
  • Drive the talent agenda establishing quality succession planning for critical positions, development plans of key talents and talent strategy to build the leadership pipeline.
  • Identify required critical capabilities for the future and establish plans to fill in capability gaps on organizational and individual level.
  • Ensure critical positions are staffed by best-in-class candidates worldwide.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a P&O Business Partner at Novartis?

The primary role of a P&O Business Partner at Novartis is to provide strategic business partnering support to Development teams in India, lead and participate in P&O projects, and support the roll-out of strategies to meet long-term business needs concerning talent, organization, and culture.

What are the major accountabilities of this position?

Major accountabilities include being a key member of leadership teams, developing and implementing a People Plan, establishing Strategic Workforce Planning, driving change management, coaching leadership, and driving talent and cultural agendas.

What experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 8-10 years of experience is required, with at least 6+ years partnering mid-sized businesses and generalist exposure across the full array of HR elements.

Is a specific educational background necessary for this role?

Yes, a Post Graduate degree in business or management, such as an MBA or equivalent with Human Resources Specialization, is required for this role.

What kind of environment will the P&O Business Partner be working in?

The P&O Business Partner will work in a complex global matrixed environment, requiring strong cultural sensitivity and extensive business partnering experience.

What benefits and rewards does Novartis offer to its employees?

Novartis offers various ways to help employees thrive personally and professionally, details of which can be found in their benefits and rewards handbook.

Is the P&O Business Partner position based in a specific location?

Yes, the P&O Business Partner position is based in Hyderabad, India.

What is the employment type for this position?

The employment type for this position is full-time and regular.

Does Novartis support individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process?

Yes, Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.

How can I stay connected with Novartis for future career opportunities?

You can sign up for the Novartis Talent Network to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as they arise.

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Mission & Purpose

Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Novartis products reach nearly 800 million people globally and we are finding innovative ways to expand access to our latest treatments. Around 108,000 people of more than 140 nationalities work at Novartis around the world.

Culture & Values

  • Inspired

    Engage our people. Strive for patients. Live our purpose

  • Curious

    Learn. Be open. Be self-aware

  • Unbossed

    Create clarity. Serve others. Own your actions

  • Integrity

    Be honest. Have courage. Do what’s right