Human Resources Advisor with German

Working as a key member of the HR Services Team based in Regional Human Resources (HR) Center, we are looking for a customer service oriented specialist to provide support to our regional HR professionals and customers across our core workforce administration and recruitment administration activities.

You will utilize our suite of core and enabling HR technology (Workday, ServiceNow case management, telephony, etc.) to execute a range of activities, directly contacting customers and HR professionals when needed to solve more complex problems. Our Regional HR Center teams will work together with key HR and IT stakeholders around the world to identify and implement process and technology improvements to our way of working in HR and our interactions with customers.

Working within well established guidelines and with readily available higher level support. May have responsibility for one or more administrative functions e.g. company benefits administration, etc. within a smaller geography. May be involved in project research under the direction of more senior colleagues. Is likely to be studying for Human Resources professional qualifications. Will not be a Team Manager but may assist in the development of others, especially new starters. Typically, local rather than Global remit.

Job Description

Working within well established guidelines and with readily available higher level support. May have responsibility for one or more administrative functions e.g. company benefits administration, etc. within a smaller geography. May be involved in project research under the direction of more senior colleagues. Is likely to be studying for Human Resources professional qualifications. Will not be a Team Manager but may assist in the development of others, especially new starters. Typically local rather than Global remit.

Typical Accountabilities

• Works within a team to deliver day-to-day advice on and administration of policies and programs covering one or a number of core areas of HR delivery (e.g. recruiting, compensation and benefits, training, employee relations, etc).
• Manages own tasks and operates independently to interpret, diagnose and resolve identified problems, raising only complex issues for resolution
• Assists line managers to understand, interpret and apply HR policies, including providing the ground support in the execution of HR delivery in own specialist area
• Works within defined guidelines and policies, applying judgement to their application, this role will also identify issues with current processes and provide input on proposed changes to enhance effectiveness of HR delivery
• Works with management to understand business priorities and tailor HR support to local requirements
• Under direction, provides HR support to assist with the communication of change
• Regular reporting of customer and advisor service level activity

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• HR generalist experience
• Commercially aware with ability to effectively interact with managers to explain and execute HR policy
• Higher education
• German language – written & verbal

Desirable

• Studying for a professional qualification

Key Relationships to reach solutions

• Own Team
• Line Managers

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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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.