Job Description

Summary -To act as a trusted advisor offering in-country policy expertise and knowledge to support and educate leaders, managers and associates on all P&O topics on the moments that matter. -People Partners support all divisional customer groups in country enabling the delivery of lifecycle events, the employee value proposition, talent acquisition, talent management, learning, performance management, employee relations, rewards, pay and reporting. In addition, People Partners implement P&O change initiatives at a country level acting as detailed designers and agents of change by working with Business Partners. -The People Partner lead in small countries acts as a single point of contact within country to align on people partner related issues, above country topics and coordination of country team members. -Typically manages P&O people partnering, where: -Direct FTE supported by role (for Manager FTE supported by team); 250+. -Stakeholder Profile (Number of OPMs); 70+.Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.Join us, the future is ours to shape!Position Purpose:To act as a trusted advisor offering in-country policy expertise and knowledge to support and educate leaders, managers and associates on all P&O topics on the moments that matter. -People Partners support all divisional customer groups in country enabling the delivery of lifecycle events, the employee value proposition, talent acquisition, talent management, learning, performance management, employee relations, rewards, pay and reporting. In addition, People Partners implement P&O change initiatives at a country level acting as detailed designers and agents of change by working with Business Partners. -The People Partner lead in small countries acts as a single point of contact within country to align on people partner related issues, above country topics and coordination of country team members. -Typically manages P&O people partnering, where: -Direct FTE supported by role (for Manager FTE supported by team); 250+. -Stakeholder Profile (Number of OPMs); 70+.Your Key Responsibilities:Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• 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. Leads alignment and harmonization of local regulations with P&O Board; monitors compliance, risk management and review P&O controls (as part of the NFCM framework) working with People Partner team.
• Manage internal movement offers and mobility. Promotes the contribution of ideas and solutions to the P&O network (Country Business Partners, Global Business Partners and Country P&O Boards).
• Provide credible P&O People Partnering to people leaders, manager and associates offering advice and guidance on the moments that matter. Provides coaching and counselling to Country P&O Business Partners on local policies and processes.
• Seeks to establish strong relationships with cross-divisional P&O community members to understand needs and challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Support and coach leaders, manager and associates on all P&O topics including promoting self-sufficiency in people processes. Support in country where there is no TAS presence.

What youxe2x80x99ll bring to the role:Essential Requirements:

• The ideal candidate must have a master's degree in human resources from a reputed institute [XLRI/TISS/ SCMHRD/XIMB/IIMs] and should possess proven experience of min 8+ yrs.
• The candidate should possess a strong conceptual understanding of HR functional areas.
• Excellent communication, people management, project management, and communication skills are crucial for the candidate.
• The candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a curiosity about data analysis, trend identification, and making strategic recommendations.
• The ideal candidate should have a history of successfully navigating ambiguous situations and constraints and be prepared to challenge conventional practices.
• Outstanding partner leadership skills required, with a proven track record relationships with senior leaders and various partners to facilitate organizational change.

Why Sandoz?Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!Join us!Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here:#SandozSkills Desired Business Acumen, Change Implementation, Coaching, Connecting The Dots, Data Analysis & Reporting, Empathy (Inactive), Employee Lifecycle Management, Employee Relations & Engagement, Influencing, Matrix Collaboration, Operational Excellence, Performance Management, Resilience, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model

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