People Partner

Summary Location: East Hanover, NJ, (Hybrid) This is an on-site role, at minimum 3 days/week. Job Purpose The US People and Organization (P&O) team is seeking a new People Partner to support teams in the Development Business Unit of Novartis. Our People Partners act as trusted advisors offering in-country policy expertise and knowledge to support and educate leaders, managers and associates on all People and Organization (P&O) topics on the moments that matter. We 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. We work collaboratively across divisions and adapt our support to meet the evolving needs of the business. About The Role Major Accountabilities 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. Coaches and guides people managers on role evaluations in line with local governance. May consult and advise on Team Effectiveness including Psychological Safety. Implements P&O initiatives, supporting the overall P&O strategy. Ensure People Partnering processes are accomplished with high quality and efficiency. Champions culture and supports implementation of corporate 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. Embraces customer feedback to understand the customer journey with moments that matter and makes recommendations for continuous improvement. Implement enhancements and modifications as necessary to meet both the business and customer needs. Ensure compliance with local equity / Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations. Manage the delivery of in‑country transformations, consult with legal, provide advice and guidance for managers through the local US process, oversee associate notice/handover meetings and overall restructuring life cycle. Manage the execution of local implementation of large‑scale organizational and day‑to‑day organizational structure changes, in line with country regulations and policies. Ensure local Employee Relations regulations are in line with local regulations and Novartis integrity standards from a cross‑divisional/country lens. Manages employee relations within client group, coaching and mentoring associates and managers. 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). 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, managers and associates on all P&O topics including promoting self‑sufficiency in people processes. Provides coaching and counselling to Country P&O Business Partners on local policies and processes. What You Will Bring To The Role BA Degree in a relevant HR or related discipline. At minimum 5+ years’ work experience in P&O – with breadth of experience across P&O disciplines. At minimum 3+ years supporting a complex and matrix organization within the US. A good understanding of global organizations will be an advantage. HR experience supporting a pharmaceutical or biotech development team is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills; proactive, responsive and able to work independently with all levels of the organization. Ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and work in an agile way to support a fast‑paced environment is a must. Stakeholder management and ability to collaborate across boundaries. Coaching and mentoring; proficient in facilitation, influencing and collaborating across boundaries. Strong project‑management capabilities and people analytics skills, effectiveness with data/metrics/reporting to inform decision making. Employee relations, risk management and change management expertise. Fluency in English both oral and written communication skills. Experience working in a variety of organizations country wide. The salary for this position is expected to range between $98,700 to $183,300 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US‑based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time‑off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. Why Novartis Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. 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