HR Solutions Partner – Oncology Business Unit

Location: Cambridge, UK

Competitive salary & benefits package

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world.

As part of the Human Resources team at AstraZeneca, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, creative and purposeful environment where bold, innovative thinking is encouraged. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are always looking for top talent whose curiosity, learning-agility and strong values orientation results in the delivery of high quality, impactful outcomes that accelerate our people and business success.

The HR Solutions Partner will primarily support the global functions of the Oncology Business Unit.  This individual will work with the global HR business partners and HR Centres of Expertise (CoE) to deliver strong HR support for the leaders and employees in the Oncology Business Unit. This HR Solutions Partner will report to our Global Director of Solutions.

You will collaborate with global HR business partners to provide guidance and coaching to managers and HR colleagues on all HR policies, processes and programmes. You will also support business specific HR programmes and initiatives in a fast paced, evolving organisation.   

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide generalist HR advice on a range of employment related matters (e.g., disciplinary and grievance cases, attendance management, parental leave) and escalate to Employee Practices Specialist or COEs as appropriate.

• Ensure flawless execution of key people processes across the business – leading and supporting HRBPs with Performance Development, Reward, Employee Relations, change management, prep for Talent reviews and Workforce Planning processes

• Co-design, lead and drive key HR project delivery within OBU, in line with defined People Plan priorities, with support, coaching and guidance from the HRBPs; such as Talent and Development activities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues located in Global and Regional HR Center and other HR Services teams in other countries to improve the customer experience, through accuracy and pace of delivery

• Deliver sound generalist HR support, acting as a key point-of-contact and a trusted partner for provision of professional advice and support to a range of HR activities and programmes

• Deputise for HRBPs on key meetings and functional communication activity, where necessary

• Maintain a high level of communication with all levels of the organisation (both globally and locally) and positively impact the key decisions

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant HR experience

• Practical experience providing HR advice to colleagues

• Excellent analytical skills

• Technical HR knowledge / skills associated one or more of the following disciplines - Resourcing, Performance & Reward, ER, L&D, organisational change

• Attention to detail; accomplishes tasks and processes accurately and completely

• Effective communicator and able to build relationships quickly

• Self-starter, being able to deliver on own initiative

• Hunger for personal learning and self-driven development

• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products is required (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Box)

Desirable requirements:

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of HR systems (Workday, ServiceNow)

• Experience in managing / interacting with sizeable internal customer base

• General knowledge and understanding of AZ policies and procedures

So, what’s next?

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

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Additional information

Our Company Values & behaviours underpin everything we do so please take a moment to familiarize yourself with them. You may also want to check out our new R&D Video showing how we turn Science into Medicines.

·       Cambridge, UK

Job open date: 23/07/2021

Job close date: 06/08/2021

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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.