Job Title: Senior Specialist HR Services
Career level: D2
Working within the People Services function, Senior Advisors will provide specialist guidance and coaching to managers and HR colleagues on all HR policies, processes, and programs. You may also have specialist knowledge in a particular Human Resources functional area or country/market. Activities are handled rather than supervised, with the immediate manager providing guidance as required. You are likely to have a professional Human Resources qualification and may supervise or manage a team of Administrators or Advisors. You may also be a member of a pool of Human Resources professionals working on diverse Human Resources/Business projects.
Working within the People Services function, you will deliver generalist support, acting as the tier 2 contact for provision of professional advice and support to a range of activities and programs.
Own delivery for one or more service lines or country/market.
Operate independently, calling out only the most complex issues.
Act as a specialist supporting employees, managers, and HR colleagues (centralized and offshore) with complex data transactions or queries.
Work with HRBPs to support business leaders and line managers in annual people processes, understanding business priorities, and supporting local requirements within global standards.
Provide Tier 2 level advice on a range of employee-related matters covering one or more service lines e.g., Advisory & Guidance, WFA, Taq, and escalate within People Services or COEs as appropriate.
Provide support for business change based on strategic guidance and direction by HR Business Partners and business leaders.
Review HR policies and processes, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for change.
Support required training delivery for local populations.
Drive Manager/Employee adoption of the Operating Model, coaching customers to use the right channels and HR teams to receive the support they need.
HR generalist experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence leaders with gravitas to act as trusted advisor
Ability to work collaboratively with large teams
CIPD qualified
HR/business-related degree
Strong commercial awareness
Experience of working in a multi-national organization
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our entrepreneurial spirit that encourages us to think differently, take balanced risks, and spot opportunities. Our talented global team is dedicated to powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution, always looking ahead to new challenges and improving the way we operate today. Our dynamic environment fosters creativity and collaboration, allowing us to turn ideas into reality quickly.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to push boundaries and deliver life-changing results!
Date Posted
Closing Date
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.