Job Description

People Partner (US HR) USA

About the role

Location: This role will be based out of East Hanover, NJ and will follow a hybrid working model (12 days per-month on campus). The US People and Organization (P&O) team is seeking a new People Partner to support the Customer Engagement organization for Respiratory and Multiple Sclerosis. Our People Partners act as a 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. 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.

EEO Statement

We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:

• Novartis: e-mail us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1 (877)395-2339
• Sandoz: e-mail reasonable.accommodations@sandoz.com or call: +1-609-422-4098

Role Requirements

What you will bring to the role: Education: (minimum/desirable) · Bachelor's Degree Languages: · Fluent English · Local Language advantageous Required Experience: · Functional breadth · Coaching, mentoring, ability to influence · Employee relations and risk management expertise · Operations Management & execution · Project management · Functional Know-how · Proficiency in facilitation Preferred Experience:

• Collaborating across boundaries
• Project management
• People analytics skills, effectiveness with data / metrics / reporting to inform decision making.
• Change management expertise

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: and culture You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. rewards Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $107,200.00 and $160,800.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Division

People & Organization

Business Unit

P&O for IM US

Work Location

East Hanover, NJ

Company/Legal Entity

Novartis Corporation

Functional Area

Human Resources

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No

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