HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Location: London

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to be part of a team that is transforming patient outcomes across the globe? At AstraZeneca (AZ), we are on a mission to become the #1 biopharmaceutical company in the UK and prevent cancer as a leading cause of death. Our HR team plays a pivotal role in crafting conditions for our people to perform, grow, and engage, enabling the business to achieve its strategic ambition.

As an HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with the AZUK Oncology and Biopharmaceuticals Senior Leadership Team and HR colleagues to deliver our People Strategy, focusing on talent, capabilities, careers, and employee experience. Join us in fostering an inclusive culture where diversity thrives and employee experience is prioritised.

Accountabilities:

Strategic HR Planning and Execution

• Deliver the people strategy by demonstrating competence in commercial insights, financial savviness, and data analytics. 
• Collaborate with HRD, HRBPs, CoEs, and global teams to build and implement talent priorities. 
• Build and implement strategies to retain critical talent and address attrition risks. 
• Translate business goals into actionable people plans with robust approach to managing and developing talents for the organisation

Leadership and Advisory

• Be the strategic partner to the business with strong business acuity, data-driven insights and HR expertise to deliver on the people strategy and business ambition
• Support the Country HR Director on all delivery to ensure alignment with the people strategy with sound planning and implementation across all levels
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on people and culture matters. 
• Own the performance development cycle, including check-ins, development planning, and rewards. 

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Develop effective hiring and onboarding strategies in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team. 
• Partner with the reward team to ensure competitive compensation and benefits. 

Organisational Development and Change

• Drive organisational and cultural changes to support company growth. 
• Lead organisational design, business change, and realignment projects. 

Compliance and Best Practices

• Support compliance with HR policies and provide expertise on 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. 

Learning and Development

• Support employee learning and development and promote a culture of continuous learning. 

Diversity and Inclusion

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion to cultivate a positive work environment. 

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Significant strategic HR Business Partnering experience, including managing complex business change with the ability to articulate a vision, set direction and inspire commitment from own team and the broader organisation.

- Capable of leading and developing diverse talent and driving individual and team performance with an enterprise approach

- Ability to coach and challenge business leaders to drive performance and achieve business goals.
- General understanding of the AZ commercial operations, and a resourceful to build business acumen. 

- Demonstrated expertise in Talent Management and Succession Planning, Performance & Reward (including setting & negotiating offers), Employee Relations (ER), Learning & Development and Organisational Change. 

- Demonstrated experience in managing and supporting business change initiatives effectively. 

- Ability to handle complex HR projects through a complete life cycle, ensuring successful delivery. 

- Proficiency in interpreting HR data and analytics to advise decision-making and strategy. 

- High emotional intelligence with excellent listening, influencing, communication, and coaching abilities 

- Solid verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely. 

- Familiarity with AI and digital transformation, as highlighted by the "Thriving in the age of AI" programme. 

- Comprehensive understanding of legal implications and compliance, particularly in relation to employment law and organisational policies. 

- Ability to think strategically and proactively address potential issues, such as salary reductions and talent retention. 

- Skilled at collaborating effectively with diverse partners, like managers and other HR professionals, to ensure cohesive decision-making and support. 

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

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a skilled team dedicated to advancing innovation for the benefit of patients daily. Our entrepreneurial spirit keeps us ahead of the rest as we apply creativity to every task. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation while contributing to something bigger. Our science-led enterprise offers a rewarding environment where you can make a difference in patients' lives.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our dynamic team!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.