Sandoz - Manager/Lead - HR Business Partner & Employee Relations (12-14 yrs)

Job Description Summary:

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines.

As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

Join us, the future is ours to shape!.

Job Purpose:

- To be an effective business partner that ensures effective implementation of HR processes for Sandoz Technical Operations , including employee selection, performance management, Talent Management and staffing.

- To ensure cordial relations are maintained with the unions, smooth running of business operations.

- Effective coordination with COEs / Operational centres and with the global/regional HR leader to develop and manage global and country HR processes such as talent management, compensation and benefits and speak-up office.

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

HRBP

- Organizational Development strategy and ensures that external hiring and internal development are aligned with the overall strategy.

- Diagnoses staffing needs, not only for the immediate future, but all with a more strategic, long-term view.

- Ensures that staffing is aligned with the organization TM strategy, in cooperation with the HRBPs.

- Liaises with Business Partners to localize Global or Site-specific TM initiatives and ensures their successful roll out (like OTR, PMP, Employee Engagement survey, D&I activities) Leads global culture change initiatives roll out in the Business.

- Positively impacts the quality of the organizations climate by supporting senior executives efforts to improve leadership behaviors.

- Evaluates needs and coordinates programs at Business level to continually improve the TM capabilities of the operational managers.

- Supports the organizations high level of employee retention, especially for key positions and employee segments, by developing and establishing clear career paths along with the required development actions.

- Arranges, facilitates and improves the Business Organizational Talent Review process including succession planning and ensures achievement of talent pipeline targets.

- (selection, retention, development and exportation) Ensures that Business employees follow appropriate development tracks, encouraging roleand track -specific employee development programs and supporting function specific development programs.

- Drive cultural change and manage internal communication.

Employee Relations :

- Ensure adherence to local labour and employment law and, when necessary and manage contingent workforce.

- Design and implement various programs to ensure the fair treatment of employees and effective communication between employees and managers to ensure no industrial strife and business continuity.

- To ensure cordial labour relations, including relations with external labor organizations as well as government authorities and ensure statutory compliance under various labour laws.

- To ensure discipline / take disciplinary actions in the factory premises by following due process of law such was enquiry and coordinate with legal team for court matters.

- To negotiate for Charter of Demands / Addendum contracts with employee unions.

- To address employee concerns to encourage a supportive atmosphere in the workplace and handle complaints with respect to health , welfare and safety with specific focus on transport, Canteen facility and time and attendance.

- Closely work with External Legal counsel designing overall ER strategy and Managing litigation.

What youll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

Education: Post Graduate in Human Resources/ Management graduate with specialisation in HR.

Languages Known: English and Marathi essential.

Experience:

Minimum 12 years of experience as a generalist HR and Employee Relations in factory set up.

Understanding of Business Processes and manufacturing set up.

Youll receive:

Breakdown of benefits received in this role.

Include flexible working, learning and development opportunities as well.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry.

Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!.

Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: Sandoz Talentpool (novartis.com).