HR Solutions Partner

At AstraZeneca were passionate about putting patients first and striving to answer unmet needs worldwide. As an equal opportunity employer we celebrate diversity and harness it as a driving force for creativity scientific progress and meaningful change. Working here means leading from the front acting entrepreneurially and collaborating boldly to turn the impossible into reality.

As a member of our Global Human Resources team youll thrive in a fast-moving creative and purpose-driven environment where innovative thinking is valued every day. Our people are our greatest asset. We seek top talent with broad HR knowledge agility and a strong values orientation to accelerate our organizations success.

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned HR Solutions Partner with substantial HR generalist experienceideally gained within a large dynamic organizationto join us for a 12-month contract supporting our Operations and IT divisions. Youll work closely with HR Business Partners and HR Centres of Expertise to deliver robust high-quality HR solutions to leaders and employees. This role is based at our Gothenburg site a vibrant nexus of innovation with over 2400 colleagues representing 50 countries.

Success in this role requires hands-on HR expertise across the employee lifecycle a proven ability to operate effectively at scale and confidence partnering with stakeholders at all levels. Youll provide strategic and operational guidance on HR policies and practices support business-specific initiatives and help deliver key projects that shape AstraZenecas people agenda.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver broad HR generalist support including advice on employment matters (e.g. disciplinary grievance attendance management parental leave) escalating to Employee Relations and Centres of Expertise when appropriate
• Collaborate with HR colleagues globally and regionally to enhance the employee experience through timely accurate service
• Act as a first point-of-contact and trusted HR partner ensuring professional and effective support for a range of HR activities and programs
• Ensure flawless execution of people processes across the businessincluding performance management reward employee relations change management compensation and workforce planning
• Partner with HRBPs to co-design and drive delivery of key HR projects aligned with People Plan priorities
• Deputise for HRBPs as needed representing HR at key meetings and in functional communications
• Engage proactively with stakeholders at all levels globally and locally influencing key people decisions

Essential Requirements

• Strong hands-on HR experiencepreferably in a large complex organization
• Proven HR Generalist background with experience providing advice and support to employees managers and senior leaders
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent qualification)
• In-depth working knowledge of varied HR topics including resourcing performance and reward employee relations learning & development and organizational change
• Demonstrable attention to detail excellent analytical skills and a track record of accurate complete execution
• Outstanding communication skills able to build relationships quickly and credibly
• Self-starter able to prioritize independently and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Experience effectively managing HR projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Box)

Desirable Requirements

• Familiarity with HR systems (Workday ServiceNow)
• Experience supporting a large internal client or employee base
• Working knowledge of AstraZeneca HR policies and procedures

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change we seize it and make it happen because any opportunity no matter how small can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us while we continue to build a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we are developing new ways to work ground breaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested Come and join our team!

So whats next

Ready to make a difference We will be reviewing applications ongoing so apply now with your CV and cover letter no later than 22nd of August.

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