P&O People Partner Associate

Job Description Summary

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Primary Location: Bogotá Colombia


Relocation Support: This role is based in Bogotá Colombia. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.



Kickstart your career in People and Organization by shaping meaningful employee experiences that truly make a difference. As a People Partner Associate at Novartis you will play a key role in supporting leaders and associates through every stage of the employee lifecycle.
From driving culture and inclusion initiatives to enabling seamless people processes you will contribute to building an environment where individuals feel valued empowered and inspired to grow. Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team where you will learn develop and make a real impact from day one.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support leaders and associates on employee lifecycle processes and key moments that matter.

• Partner with managers to deliver effective performance engagement and people experience initiatives.

• Assist in implementing People and Organization programs aligned with business and country priorities.

• Promote diversity equity inclusion and psychological safety across teams.

• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends and support informed decision-making.

• Support organizational changes and ensure compliance with local regulations and policies.

• Drive continuous improvement of people processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources business administration or a related field.

• Relevant experience in Human Resources people operations or administrative support roles.

• Foundational knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and human resources practices.

• Strong collaboration skills with ability to work effectively across teams and functions.

• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

• Strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting human resources initiatives or projects in a corporate environment.

• Exposure to organizational change or employee engagement programs.

Skills Desired

Business Acumen Change Implementation Coaching Connecting The Dots Data Analysis & Reporting Empathy Employee Lifecycle Management Employee Relations & Engagement Influencing Matrix Collaboration Operational Excellence Performance Management Project Management Resilience Stakeholder Management Waterfall Model