HR Business Partner AZUK BBU

HR Business PartnerAZUKBBU

Location:Pancras Square London UK

Shape the Future of HR Leadership at AstraZeneca

Are you a visionary HR professional passionate about delivering people-first strategies that drive sustainable business success If you are looking to accelerate your impact and set the standard for excellence in biopharma AstraZeneca offers you an outstanding platform to realise your ambitions!

At AstraZeneca we are transforming patient outcomes globally and striving to become the UKs leading biopharmaceutical company. Our HR team is pivotal to creating a workplace where talent can thrive ideas spark innovation and every colleague is empowered to deliver lasting value-all in support of our purpose to push the boundaries of science for the benefit of patients.

About the Role

As HR Business Partner you will be instrumental in shaping and driving our People Strategy for the UK Biopharmaceuticals division.Youllwork in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team and dedicated HR colleagues to deliver on business priorities foster a high-performance culture and advance our ambitions for growth and innovation.

This role demands a proactive and commercially astute HR leader comfortable operating at the interface of business strategy and people outcomes. While supporting senior executives and taking ownership of key talent initiatives you will have the scope to elevate your strategic influence and contribute to organisational transformation at every level.

Accountabilities:

Strategic HR Planning and Execution

• Champion the People Strategy byleveragingcommercial insight financial acumen and deep analytical skills to inform decision-making.

• Collaborate with the HR Director broader HR team Centres of Expertise and global networks to drive talent strategies and succession planning.

• Create and implement innovative approaches to talent retention mitigating attrition risks and cultivating a dynamic and diverse workforce.

• Translate business imperatives into actionable people plans aligning talent and capabilities with our long-term ambitions.

Leadership and Advisory

• Act as a highly credible partner and adviser to senior leaders supporting organisational development and spearheading change initiatives.

• Lead performance management cycles nurture career development and partner with Talent Acquisition and Reward teams to secure andretaintop talent.

Organisational Development and Change

• Shape organisation design and cultural change projects elevating Agility Diversity Equity and Inclusion as business differentiators.

• Ensure meticulous compliance and outstanding practice across all areas of UK employment law and people policy staying at thecutting edgeof HR trends and technology.

Learning and Development

• Champion a continuous learning attitude supporting leadership and capability development programmes including our Thriving in the Age of AI initiative.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Develop effective hiring and onboarding strategies in close collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Team.

• Partner with the reward team to ensure competitive compensation and benefits.

Compliance and Best Practices

• Support compliance with HR policies and provideexpertiseon employment laws and standard methodologies.

• Stay informed on HR trends and contribute innovative ideas to the organisation.

Data-Driven Insights

• Analyse HR metrics to develop data-driven solutions for issues and opportunities.

About You

To be successful you will bring:

• A proventrack recordin strategic HR Business Partnering within complex fast-paced environmentsdemonstratingyour ability to articulate vision set direction and inspire teams at every level.

• Proven experience in leading business change leadership planning performance and reward employee relations learning & development and organisational design.

• The gravitas to coach and challenge senior leaders with the agility to problem-solve and a passion for nurturing talent.

• Advanced dataproficiency: able to interpret HR metrics and analytics to shape forward-thinking strategies.

• Outstanding interpersonal communication and influencing skills with high emotional intelligence and discretion.

• Working knowledge of commercial operations and the curiosity to build your business insight in a science-led environment.

• Expert understanding of UK employment law and compliance with the ability to seamlessly translate policy into practical action.

• Experience adapting to and driving digital transformation and AI-driven programmes of work.

• A collaborative attitude and flair for building cross-functional networks both locally and internationally.

Our Approach to Hybrid Working

Innovation thrives in inclusive connected environments.Thatswhy our teams come together in person at least three days a week to collaborate share ideas and spark creativity. We also recognise the importance of flexibility valuing work-life balance alongside high-performance.

Why AstraZeneca

Youlljoin a pioneering team at the forefront of science united by our ambition to shape a healthier world. Here your ideas will inspire change; yourexpertisewill influence senior partners; and your leadership will have a direct measurable impact on both our business and the lives of patients worldwide.

Step into a role with stretch visibility and purpose where you can build your reputation as a leader develop innovative HR practice and reap the rewards of working for an employer of choice in life sciences!

Ready to Elevate Your Career

Apply now to make your mark and grow with us as we redefine the future of patient care and scientific innovation.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

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