Job Description Summary
This role ensures the effective and efficient delivery of HR (People & Organization) services through robust systems and streamlined workflows, covering key areas such as Learning Management (LMS), Time & Absence Management, Payroll, Case Management, Talent Management, and Rewards programs. This leader will champion HR technology initiatives, drive process improvements, and ensure data integrity to support informed decision-making across the People & Organization (P&O) function.
Job Description
Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Oversee the administration, maintenance, and optimization of key P&O systems, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Cornerstone OnDemand or Docebo, Time & Absence Management platforms such as Kronos or UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), Payroll systems like ADP or Workday, and Case Management solutions such as ServiceNow. Ensure system security, data integrity, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, data privacy).
- Oversee all non-HCM P&O applications implementations and upgrades ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery that meets business requirements.
- Lead the implementation of efficient and scalable P&O processes, leveraging technology to improve workflows, and enhance the employee experience. Collaborate with the P&O Service Excellence team to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives from a system standpoint.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legal requirements related to P&O systems and data. Manage internal and external audits of P&O systems.
- Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team of P&O systems and operations professionals. Provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities to team members.
- Collaborate effectively with P&O business partners, CoE Leads, IT, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure non HCM P&O systems and processes meet their requirements.
- Focus on enhancing the employee experience through user-friendly and integrated P&O systems. Solicit feedback from employees and identify opportunities to improve P&O service delivery.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Master’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in HR systems and operations, with a proven track record of success in leading and managing HR technology ini-tiatives.
- Deep understanding of HR processes and best practices, including talent management, compensation and benefits, and HR compliance.
- Strong knowledge of HR technology platforms, including LMS, Time & Absence, Payroll, Case Management, Talent Management, and Rewards systems. Experience with specific platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM Cloud) is highly desirable.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and deliver on time and within budget.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop solutions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
- HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) are a plus
You will receive (for Czech Republic):
• Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary
• Risk Life Insurance
• 5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement)
• Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus CZ in the amount of 12,000 CZK per year
• Meal vouchers in amount of 120 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company)
• Car Allowance/Company Car
• Multisport Card
• Premium Health Care Program
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provides more than 800 million patient treatments to over 700 million patients every year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit are powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
Join us!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Skills Desired
Change Management, Employee Benefits, Hr Administration, Hr Compliance, HRIS (Human Resource Management System), Hr Operations (Hr Ops), Hr Policies, Human Resource Management System, Human Resources (HR), Labour Law, Life Insurance, Organizational Design, Organizational Development (OD), Payroll, Sdm, Service Delivery Framework, Strategic Human Resources Leadership, Talent Management, Tax, Workforce Planning
Top Skills
What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
