HR Business Partner - People Partner - Novartis

~~~Please note: This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis ~~~
Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life! 
  
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HR Business Partner - People Partner 

Join our dynamic P&O Team, where we’re dedicated to fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. As a People Partner, you will play a crucial role in guiding and advising our leaders, managers, and associates on pivotal People & Organization (P&O) topics, driving meaningful change, and supporting our company’s strategic goals.

Job Purpose:
We are seeking a seasoned People Partner with a strong background in Workday and Employment Relations (Conflict Resolution). This role will act as a trusted advisor and in-country policy expert, supporting leaders, managers, and associates by providing expert advice and guidance on all P&O matters. You will be instrumental in delivering lifecycle events, enhancing the employee value proposition, and driving P&O change initiatives at a country level. This role also involves mentoring Specialists and collaborating with Business Partners and Senior People Partners.

Key Responsibilities:
Expert Advice & Guidance: Serve as the first point of escalation for leaders and managers on day-to-day P&O topics, offering expert support and advice.
P&O Initiatives: Implement P&O initiatives that align with the overall strategy and champion corporate culture.
Coaching & Guidance: Provide coaching to people managers on role evaluations and consult on Team Effectiveness, including Psychological Safety.
Onboarding: Design and drive new hire onboarding initiatives.
Data-Driven Insights: Utilize data and analytics to identify trends and inform business decisions.
D&I Efforts: Support Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and ensure alignment with global and local efforts.
Employee Relations: Handle employee relations within the client group, offering coaching and mentoring, and resolving conflicts effectively.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to local equity and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations.
Transformation Management: Manage in-country transformations, including legal consultations, restructuring, and organizational changes.
Relationship Building: Develop strong relationships with cross-divisional P&O community members and provide coaching on local policies and processes.
 

Key Performance Indicators:
Data Utilization: Effectively leverage data and analytics for informed business decisions.
Process Optimization: Simplify and optimize local People Partner team processes.
Compliance: Adhere to global standards and regulatory requirements.

Initiative Delivery: 
Execute P&O initiatives within agreed timelines, scope, and objectives.

Ideal Background:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience:
Strong background in Workday and Employment Relations, including conflict resolution.
Proven expertise in coaching, mentoring, and influencing.
Solid experience in employee relations, risk management, and operations management.
Experience in project management and functional facilitation.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in collaborating across boundaries.
People analytics skills and effectiveness with data-driven decision-making.
Change management expertise.

Location: East Hanover, NJ (Onsite)
Pay Rate:$44.59- $57.94 based on qualifications and experience (W-2/only)
Contract: 12 months
Health, dental, vision, 401k

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 we can reinvent what's possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! 
Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis! 
  
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

To do our best work we need different viewpoints, which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all. 
  
Accommodation: 
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourcing@magnitglobal.com. 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO