People & Culture Lead- NEMAG, HRBP

Job Summary:

At AstraZeneca Near East & Maghreb, the People & Culture Lead plays a critical role in shaping and nurturing our organizational culture & aligning HR strategies with business objectives to enhance employee engagement and performance. Being a GPTW is a key pillar under our strategy, & this role is pivotal in supporting our mission to deliver on our bold ambition. The position holder will also have HR Business Partnering responsibilities of selected market(s)

Key Responsibilities:

People & Culture Scope for Near East & Maghreb:

• Develop and lead AstraZeneca's employee voice strategy, ensuring all employees are heard through surveys, focus groups, and listening initiatives
• Implement and oversee engagement tools, using analytics to provide actionable insights & recommendations to leaders
• Collaborate with business leaders to design and track engagement action plans based on data-driven insights
• Drive inclusive culture by driving NEMAG I&D Agenda
• Manage effective HR communication that positions AZ as Employer of Choice for our stakeholders
• Drive culture transformation & change management initiatives
• Develop and implement programs to foster a high-performance culture while driving inclusion and alignment initiatives
• Manage resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful delivery of all engagement-related projects
• Implement initiatives to support employees’ physical and mental well-being

HR Business Partnering Scope:

• Participates in setting and executing the strategic direction of the assigned countries when it comes to people related matters.
• Identifies the demand for the critical capabilities required to deliver the business strategy and supports in determining the optimum talent acquisition and talent management solutions and set a clear path for their delivery within assigned population.
• Leads and embeds change in Culture & People matters within assigned market (s)
• Responsible for managing projects covering a number of areas, including TAQ, compensation and benefits, performance management, leadership, performance development, people development, talent management,  employee relations and change management
• Liaises with senior management to understand business requirements and proactively tailor specific solutions
• Works across the CoEs of the HR function, seeks to ensure interventions are integrated in a consistent way that supports AZ’s organizational objectives
• Acts as primary point of contact for HR policy issues
• Coaches, supports, mentors and challenges managers in the application of HR policies and practices, provides advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimize risk and financial exposure
• Drives and supports the development and delivery of cultural change plans and interventions

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is preferred.
• Experience: 10 years of professional experience, with solid experience in HR management roles, the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience is a strong plus.
• Skills:

• Creativity & Ideas Generation
• Strategic thinking with a strong understanding of business operations.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in Culture & Change management projects
• Proven track record in driving employee engagement
• Proven successful record in HR Business partnering
• Expertise in employee voice strategies, data analytics, and strategic alignment
• French language is a plus

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to AstraZeneca's vision and values.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.