People Partner

Novartis; Selangor; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People Partner to provide expertise in HR processes and support managers in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role involves coaching, driving P&O initiatives, and implementing changes that align with corporate strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills and a solid background in HR, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact on employee engagement and organizational effectiveness while navigating the complexities of HR in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of HR experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Partnering and coaching managers on People related processes.
• Drive P&O initiatives and support diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Lead local implementation of organizational changes.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Customer Influence

Coaching

Data Analytics

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Education

MBA in HR

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.

About The Role

Major accountabilities:

1. Partnering and coaching managers and associates on People related Processes and moments that matter.
2. 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. Workday, hybrid working) - Coaches and guides people managers on role evaluations in line with local governance.
3. Communicate full spectrum of inclusion & Psychological Safety - Design new hire onboarding initiatives.
4. 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.
5. Drive DEIC efforts and align with global or local initiatives / implementation.
6. Drives quality, effectiveness, efficiency and continuous improvement for P&O People Partnering and related processes.
7. Embraces customer feedback to understand the customer journey with moments that matter and drives continuous improvement.
8. Implement enhancements and modification as necessary to meet both the business and customer needs.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Lead the execution of local implementation of large-scale organizational and day-to-day organizational structure changes, in line with country regulations / policies.
12. 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.
13. Manage internal movement offers and mobility.
14. Promotes the contribution of ideas and solutions to the P&O network (Country Business Partners, Global Business Partners and Country P&O Boards).
15. Provide credible P&O People Partnering to people leaders, manager and associates offering advice and guidance on the moments that matter.
16. Provides coaching and counselling to Country P&O Business Partners on local policies and processes.
17. Seeks to establish strong relationships with cross-divisional P&O community members to understand needs and challenges and drive continuous improvement.
18. Support and coach leaders, manager and associates on all P&O topics including promoting self-sufficiency in people processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience 5 to 7 years of work experience in a HR environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• MBA in HR or equivalent is a must.
• Strong stakeholder management, customer influence and influencing skills, capable to build relationships and work independently.
• Fluent in English