People Partner (US)

14,500 is the number of Novartis Associates across the US being supported by our People & Organization (HR) team, playing a central role in “unleashing the power of our people” to achieve one inspired, curious and unbossed culture!

To that end, we are currently looking to hire a People Partner to deliver a consistent end-to-end P&O (HR) experience, focusing on the moments that matter for leaders, managers, and associates.

This individual will 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 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 agents of change by working collaboratively with Business Partners and Senior People Partners. Serve as mentors to Specialists as appropriate.

What you will be doing:

· First point of escalation for all leaders and managers on their day-to-day P&O topics, providing expert advice, guidance and support. Accountable for credible P&O People Partnering to leaders, managers and associates, offering advice and guidance on the moments that matter

· Implements P&O initiatives, supporting the overall P&O strategy

· Champions culture and supports implementation of corporate initiatives

· Coaches and guides people managers on role evaluations in line with local governance.

· May consult and advise on Team Effectiveness including Psychological Safety

· Design new hire onboarding initiatives.

· 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.

· Proactively supporting issues around D&I efforts and align with global or local initiatives / implementation of corporate initiatives. e.g., gender representation, LGBTI, pay equity

· Ensure People Partnering processes are accomplished with high quality and efficiency

· Embraces customer feedback to understand the customer journey with moments that matter and makes recommendations for continuous improvement. Implement enhancements and modification as necessary to meet both the business and customer needs.

· Employee relations within client group, coaching and mentoring associates and managers

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

· First point of escalation for all leaders and managers on relevant P&O topics, providing expert advice, guidance and support.

· Manage the delivery of in-country transformations, consult with legal, provides advice and guidance for managers through the local US process, oversee associate notice / handover meetings and overall restructuring lifecycle.

· Manage the execution of local implementation of large-scale organizational and day-to-day organizational structure changes, in line with country regulations / policies.

· Ensures local Employee Relations regulations are in line with local regulations and Novartis integrity standards from a cross divisional / country lens.

· Manage internal movement offers and mobility.

· Promotes the contribution of ideas and solutions to the P&O network (Country Business Partners, Global Business Partners and Country P&O Boards).

· Provides coaching and counselling to Country P&O Business Partners on local policies and processes.

· Seeks to establish strong relationships with cross-divisional P&O community members to understand needs and challenges and drive continuous improvement.

· Support and coach leaders, manager and associates on all P&O topics including promoting self-sufficiency in people processes.