People & Culture Lead- NEMAG, HRBP

Job Summary:

At AstraZeneca Near East & Maghreb, the People & Culture Lead plays a critical role in shaping and nurturing our organizational culture & aligning HR strategies with business objectives to enhance employee engagement and performance. Being a GPTW is a key pillar under our strategy, & this role is pivotal in supporting our mission to deliver on our bold ambition. The position holder will also have HR Business Partnering responsibilities of selected market(s)

Key Responsibilities:

People & Culture Scope for Near East & Maghreb:

• Develop and lead AstraZeneca's employee voice strategy, ensuring all employees are heard through surveys, focus groups, and listening initiatives
• Implement and oversee engagement tools, using analytics to provide actionable insights & recommendations to leaders
• Collaborate with business leaders to design and track engagement action plans based on data-driven insights
• Drive inclusive culture by driving NEMAG I&D Agenda
• Manage effective HR communication that positions AZ as Employer of Choice for our stakeholders
• Drive culture transformation & change management initiatives
• Develop and implement programs to foster a high-performance culture while driving inclusion and alignment initiatives
• Manage resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful delivery of all engagement-related projects
• Implement initiatives to support employees’ physical and mental well-being

HR Business Partnering Scope:

• Participates in setting and executing the strategic direction of the assigned countries when it comes to people related matters.
• Identifies the demand for the critical capabilities required to deliver the business strategy and supports in determining the optimum talent acquisition and talent management solutions and set a clear path for their delivery within assigned population.
• Leads and embeds change in Culture & People matters within assigned market (s)
• Responsible for managing projects covering a number of areas, including TAQ, compensation and benefits, performance management, leadership, performance development, people development, talent management,  employee relations and change management
• Liaises with senior management to understand business requirements and proactively tailor specific solutions
• Works across the CoEs of the HR function, seeks to ensure interventions are integrated in a consistent way that supports AZ’s organizational objectives
• Acts as primary point of contact for HR policy issues
• Coaches, supports, mentors and challenges managers in the application of HR policies and practices, provides advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimize risk and financial exposure
• Drives and supports the development and delivery of cultural change plans and interventions

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is preferred.
• Experience: 10 years of professional experience, with solid experience in HR management roles, the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience is a strong plus.
• Skills:

• Creativity & Ideas Generation
• Strategic thinking with a strong understanding of business operations.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in Culture & Change management projects
• Proven track record in driving employee engagement
• Proven successful record in HR Business partnering
• Expertise in employee voice strategies, data analytics, and strategic alignment
• French language is a plus

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to AstraZeneca's vision and values.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.