People Partner (HR)

Novartis Group Companies; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis seeks a People Partner for the US People & Organization team to guide leaders and associates through pivotal moments, ensuring a seamless employee experience from talent acquisition to development and rewards. You will collaborate with Business Partners and Centers of Excellence to drive transformation and AI-powered, technology-enabled ways of working.

Based in Cambridge with a hybrid work model (3 days in office), you will leverage data to inform decisions, ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years in P&O with breadth across disciplines.
• 3+ years supporting a complex US-based organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on P&O initiatives and transformation programs.
• Use data and analytics to identify risks and inform decisions.
• Support managers through the employee lifecycle from recruitment to rewards.
• Ensure compliance with local equity regulations and EE0 requirements.
• Coach leaders to build capability and ensure effective employee relations.

Skills

People Partner

AI fluency

Data analytics

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are a team of passionate HR professionals, united by a shared purpose and a drive to succeed together. The US People & Organization (P&O) team is looking for a People Partner to join us in supporting Biomedical Research (BR) at Novartis.
In this role, you will be a trusted advisor-guiding and supporting leaders, managers, and associates through the moments that matter. You will help deliver a seamless employee experience across the full lifecycle, from talent acquisition through development, performance, and rewards.
You will also play a key role in shaping and implementing P&O transformation initiatives, partnering closely with Business Partners and Centers of Excellence. Together, we collaborate across divisions, staying agile and curious as we evolve with the business and embrace AI-powered and technology-enabled ways of working.

Job Description

Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position.

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

This role is required to be in our Cambridge office 3x/week - #Hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• ImplementsP&O initiatives, supporting the overall P&O strategy.Ensure People Partnering processes are accomplished with high quality and efficiency.Champions culture and supports implementation of corporate initiatives.

• Drive buy-in andutilizationof data and analytics toidentifyrisk and trends, and to apply these business insights to inform decisions and actions.

• Embracescustomer feedback to understand the customer journey with moments that matter and makes recommendations for continuous improvement. Implement enhancements andmodificationsas necessary to meet bothbusinessand customer needs.

• Ensure compliance with local equity / Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations.

• Manage the delivery of in-country transformations, consult with legal,providesadvice and guidance for managers through the local US process,overseesassociate notice / handover meetings and overall restructuring life cycle.

• Ensures local Employee Relations regulations are in line with local regulations and Novartis integrity standards from a cross divisional / country lens. Manages Employee relations within client group, coaching and mentoring associates and managers.

• Promotes the contribution of ideas and solutions to the P&O network (Country Business Partners, Global BusinessPartners,and Country P&O Boards).Seekstoestablishstrong relationships with cross-divisional P&O community members to understand needs and challenges and drive continuous improvement.

• Coach leaders, managers and associates on P&O topics, local policies and key moments that matter, building manager capability and self-sufficiency.

Essential Criteria

• Atminimum5+ years' work experience in P&O - with breadth of experience across P&O disciplines. Atminimum3+ years supporting a complex and metrics organization within the US.

• Strong hands-on experience usingWorkday(or comparable HR systems) to manage end-to-end P&O processes (e.g., talent moves, org changes, performance, recruitment), with a clear understanding of how system workflows translate into employee and manager experience

• ProvenAI fluency, with practical experience applying AI tools to enhance day-to-day work (e.g., generating insights, improving processes, drafting communications), and a strong curiosity to continuously adoptnew technologies

• Demonstrated ability to lead and advise onemployee relations matters, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company standards, while building manager capability through coaching, guidance, and proactive issue resolution

• Ability to influence without authority and build capability in leaders through coaching, feedback, and strong relationships.

• Ability tooperateeffectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment by rapidly adapting to changing priorities, technologies, and organizational needs, whilemaintainingfocus, performance, and alignment with businessobjectives.

Desirable Criteria

• Actively contributes to a collaborative team environment by building trust, sharing ideas openly, and working inclusively with others to solve problems, drive outcomes, and foster a positive team dynamic.

• Ability to think andoperatelocally and globally by connecting across geographies, integrating diverse perspectives, and driving alignment across global and local stakeholders to achieve enterprise-wide outcomes

• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with exposure to Research & Development (R&D) organizations and processes

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $98,700 and $183,300 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$98,700.00 - $183,300.00

Skills Desired

Business Acumen, Change Management, Coaching, Connecting The Dots (Inactive), Data Analysis & Reporting (Inactive), Empathy, Employee Lifecycle, Employee Relations & Engagement (Inactive), Influencing (Inactive), Matrix Collaboration (Inactive), Operational Excellence, Project Management, Resilience, Stakeholder Management