HR Solutions Partner

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world.

As part of the Global Human Resources team at AstraZeneca, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, creative and purposeful environment where bold, innovative thinking is encouraged. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are always looking for top talent whose curiosity, learning-agility and strong values orientation results in the delivery of high quality, impactful outcomes that accelerate our people and business success.

This HR Solutions Partner will support our Global Biopharmaceutical Research and Development Business (BP R&D) and will work with the Global HR business partners and HR Centres of Expertise (CoE) to deliver strong HR support for the leaders and employees. The HR Solutions Partner will report to an HR Solutions Manager that leads a team of HR Solution Partners Globally.

You will collaborate with Global HRBPs to provide guidance and coaching to managers and HR colleagues on all HR policies, processes and programs. You will also support business specific HR programs and initiatives in a fast paced, evolving organization.

The role is based at the vibrant R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden. You will report into the BP R&D HR Solutions Manager.



Main Duties & Responsibilities:

* Provide generalist HR advice on a range of employment related matters (e.g., disciplinary and grievance cases, attendance management, parental leave) and escalate to Employee Relations Specialist or COEs as appropriate
* Work collaboratively with colleagues located in Global and Regional HR Center and HR Services teams in other countries to improve the customer experience, through accuracy and pace of delivery
* Deliver sound generalist HR support, acting as a key point-of-contact and a trusted partner for provision of professional advice and support to a range of HR activities and programs
* Ensure flawless execution of key people processes across the business - leading and supporting HRBP's with Performance Management, Reward, Employee Relations, change management, compensation and Workforce Planning processes
* Co-design, lead and drive key HR project delivery within BP R&D in line with defined People Plan priorities, with support, coaching and guidance from the HRBPs
* Deputise for HRBPs on key meetings and functional communication activity, where necessary
* Maintain a high level of communication with all levels of the organization (both globally and locally) and positively impact the key decisions

Essential Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree
* Practical experience providing HR advice to colleagues and senior leaders
* Excellent analytical skills
* Technical HR knowledge / skills associated one or more of the following disciplines - Resourcing, Performance & Reward, Employee Relations, L&D, organisational change
* Attention to detail; accomplishes tasks and processes accurately and completely
* Effective communicator and able to build relationships quickly
* Self-starter, being able to deliver on own initiative and prioritise independently
* Hunger for personal learning and self-driven development
* Proven project management capability
* Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products is required (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Box)

Desirable requirements:

* Possesses knowledge and understanding of HR systems (Workday, ServiceNow)
* Experience in managing / interacting with sizeable internal customer base
* General knowledge and understanding of AZ policies and procedures

What´s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we are looking forward to seeing your application before the October 23rd.



Where can I find out more?

Our site in Gothenburg:

https://www.astrazeneca.se/om-oss/verksamheten-i-sverige/goteborg.html

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