Novartis Hiring for People Partner, US (HR) job in Morris Plains Full Time

14,500 is the number of Novartis Associates across the US being supported by our People & Organization (HR) team, playing a central role in “unleashing the power of our people” to achieve one inspired, curious and unbossed culture!

To that end, we are currently looking to hire a People Partner to deliver a consistent end-to-end P&O (HR) experience, focusing on the moments that matter for leaders, managers, and associates at our Morris Plains, NJ site.

This individual will act as a trusted advisor offering in-country policy expertise and knowledge to support and educate leaders, managers and associates on all 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.What you will bring to the role:

Education: (minimum) • Bachelor’s Degree

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?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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 send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $102,400.00 and $153,600.00 USD per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, 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.