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People Partner

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Novartis

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Amsterdam

AI generated summary

  • You have 3-5+ years in HR, preferably in pharma/FMCG, a degree (HR/Talent Management is a plus), strong project management skills, and are fluent in Dutch and English.
  • You will coach managers, drive D&I initiatives, enhance onboarding, utilize data for insights, ensure compliance, and lead organizational changes while improving people processes.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3 to 5+ years of work experience in a HR environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry
  • University degree. A HR/Talent Management degree or equivalent is a plus.
  • Strong project management & customer skills, capable to build relationships and work independently
  • Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

  • Partnering and coaching managers and associates on People related Processes and moments that matter.
  • Drives P&O initiatives, supporting the overall P&O strategy -Activate business ownership and accountability of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives -Advise on and handle diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels, e.g., gender representation, LGBTI, pay equity -Champions culture and supports implementation of corporate initiatives (e.g.Evolve,hybrid working) -Coaches and guides people managers on role evaluations in line with local governance.
  • Communicate full spectrum of inclusion & Psychological Safety -Design new hire onboarding initiatives.
  • Drive buy-in and utilization of data and analytics to identify risk and trends, and to apply these business insights to inform decisions and actions.
  • Drive D&I efforts and align with global or local initiatives / implementation.
  • Drives quality, effectiveness, efficiency and continuous improvement for P&O People Partnering and related processes.
  • Embraces customer feedback to understand the customer journey with moments that matter and drives continuous improvement.
  • Implement enhancements and modification as necessary to meet both the business and customer needs.
  • Ensure compliance with local equity / Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations -First point of escalation for all leaders and managers on their day-to-day P&O topics, providing expert advice, guidance and support.
  • Lead the delivery of in-country transformations, consult and negotiate with local works council / unions, provide advice and guidance for managers through the local process, oversee associate notice / handover meetings and overall restructuring lifecycle.
  • Lead the execution of local implementation of large-scale organizational and day-to-day organizational structure changes, in line with country regulations / policies.

FAQs

What is the location of the People Partner role?

The People Partner role is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 3 to 5+ years of work experience in an HR environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry, is required.

Is a specific degree necessary for the People Partner role?

A university degree is required, and a degree in HR/Talent Management or equivalent is a plus.

What languages do I need to be fluent in?

Fluency in both Dutch and English is required for this position.

What are the main responsibilities of a People Partner?

Responsibilities include partnering with managers, driving P&O initiatives, advising on diversity and inclusion matters, implementing organizational changes, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

How does Novartis value diversity and inclusion?

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding and inclusive work environment, with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities they serve.

Is there support for continuous improvement in this role?

Yes, the People Partner will drive quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and continuous improvement for P&O processes.

What kind of initiatives will the People Partner be involved in?

The People Partner will support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, design new hire onboarding programs, and implement P&O change initiatives.

Will I need to work with local works councils or unions?

Yes, the People Partner will consult and negotiate with local works councils and unions in the context of in-country transformations.

Are there any specific benefits offered by Novartis?

Yes, Novartis offers a range of benefits to help employees thrive personally and professionally, which can be reviewed in their benefits handbook.

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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