• Participates in setting and executing against the strategic direction of the business area
• Responsible for managing projects in multi-disciplinary projects, covering a number of areas, including recruitment, compensation and benefits, performance management, people management, employee relations and change management
• Liaises with senior management to understand business requirements and tailor specific solutions
• Works across the HR function and business, seeks to ensure interventions are integrated in a consistent way that supports AZ’s organisational 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
• Drives and supports the development and delivery of cultural change plans and interventions
• Works with other HR Business Partners, HR Director and management to understand business priorities and tailor HR support to local requirements
• Oversees the effective functioning of the local Payrolls, ensuring adherence to statutory reporting requirements
• Ensures payroll records are produced accurately and in a timely manner
• Minimizes loss from the business by enacting timely processing of leavers and payments

Required Education & Experience

• Relevant degree in HR or HR Related qualifications
• Experience in other African Markets
• Payroll processing
• Compensation & Benefits management
• Salary bench-marking
• 2-3 years HR business support in a pharmaceutical environment
• Workday System process and management

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.