Workforce Data Specialist - French Speaker

Location: Lisbon, PortugalWorking Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week on-site)

Join AstraZeneca – Empowering People Through Data

At AstraZeneca, patients are at the heart of every decision we make. Across our global organisation, we are driven by a shared ambition to meet unmet medical needs through science, innovation, and collaboration.

We are looking for a Workforce Data Specialist (French Speaker) to join our Regional HR Centre in Lisbon. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of HR, technology, and data, helping ensure the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of workforce information that supports our people and business decisions worldwide.

If you are meticulous, analytical, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, international environment, this could be the perfect next step in your HR or HR systems career.

The Role

As a Workforce Data Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing workforce data across the employee lifecycle, ensuring all information is accurate, compliant, and processed in a timely manner.

Working closely with HR teams, business partners, and technology platforms, you will manage workforce administration activities, support recruitment-related processes, and help drive continuous improvements in how HR services are delivered.

A key focus of the role will be maintaining high-quality employee data in Workday, supporting job changes, employee transfers, contract administration, and data governance activities across multiple markets.

Key Accountabilities:

Workforce Administration & Employee Data Management

• Maintain accurate workforce and employee data within HR systems

• Process employee lifecycle transactions and changes in line with established policies and procedures

• Validate workforce changes against appropriate approvals and supporting documentation

• Support the generation and maintenance of employment-related documentation

Workday Transaction Management

• Manage Workday job change processes end-to-end, including:

  • Promotions

  • Demotions

  • Lateral moves

  • Fixed-term contract extensions

• Ensure all transactions are completed accurately and within agreed service levels

• Support affiliate transfers and associated HR administration activities

Data Quality & Governance

• Perform regular workforce data audits and quality checks

• Maintain data validation reports and identify discrepancies proactively

• Work closely with HR partners to resolve data quality issues

• Ensure HR records remain complete, accurate, and compliant

Partner Support & Collaboration

• Partner with in-country HR teams to support workforce administration activities

• Assist with manual payroll and benefits-related activities when required

• Provide support across other HR teams within the Regional HR Centre as needed

• Build effective relationships across HR, IT, and business functions

Continuous Improvement

• Find opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency

• Support enhancements to HR systems, tools, and technologies

• Collaborate with Global Process Owners on process improvement initiatives

• Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality employee experience through improved ways of working

Essential Skills & Experience

• Fluency in French and English

• Experience working with Workday

• Good attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Understanding of HR service delivery technologies, includin Case management systems, Telephony solutions and Employee self-service and online portals

• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively within a busy environment

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Experience working with confidential and sensitive information

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to work cross-functionally within a matrixed team environment

• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable managing change

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working within an HR team or HR shared services environment

• Fluency in Portuguese

• HR qualification or relevant HR studies

• Experience using ServiceNow

• Experience working within a matrix organisation

• Exposure to HR operations, workforce administration, or employee lifecycle management

Ways of Working

At AstraZeneca, we believe that innovation happens when people come together. In-person collaboration enables us to move quickly, challenge perspectives, and build strong connections across teams.

This role follows our hybrid working model, with an expectation of working from the office at least three days per week, balanced with flexibility to support individual needs.

Why AstraZeneca?

• Join a global, science-led organisation making a meaningful difference to patients' lives

• Work with modern HR technologies and digital platforms, including Workday

• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple countries and business functions

• Gain exposure to complex HR operations within a truly international environment

• Be part of a high-performing team that values learning, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Access excellent development opportunities and career progression pathways

At AstraZeneca, your work directly supports the people who are driving scientific breakthroughs around the world. Together, we create an environment where talent thrives, innovation flourishes, and careers grow.

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about data quality, HR operations, and delivering an exceptional employee experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join AstraZeneca's Regional HR Centre in Lisbon.

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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.