People & Organization Partner

POSITION PURPOSE

People are at the heart of Zentiva. We invest into our talents and offer them an exciting employee journey. As a P&O Partner you work side by side with your client at Zentiva being in touch with multi location´s teams during the whole employee life cycle, starting even before the first day in our company.

The P&O Business Partner plays a crucial role in driving impactful P&O strategies, optimizing talent potential, and positioning the organization to achieve its objectives while fostering a compliant and engaging workplace culture. By leveraging data-driven insights and P&O KPIs, you will enable clients to navigate organizational challenges, optimize opportunities, and achieve strategic objectives. You will also ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, programs, and relevant regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Strategic P&O Leadership:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to business functional leaders, aligning P&O initiatives with business objectives and providing insights on P&O matters.
• Lead strategic P&O projects, such as workforce planning, talent management, and organizational design, to support business goals.
• Influence the adoption of P&O best practices across the organization, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.

Organizational Development:

• Facilitate organizational development initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness, focusing on areas like team dynamics, leadership development, and organizational structure.
• Implement change management processes to ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes, such as restructuring or cultural shifts.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify performance gaps and develop solutions to enhance organizational performance.

 Talent Management & Succession Planning:

• Implement talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop high-potential employees and leaders.
• Manage succession planning processes, ensuring that key roles have identified successors and development plans.
• Implement leadership development programs to prepare high-potential employees for future leadership roles.

Executive Coaching:

• Provide coaching and mentorship to managers and emerging leaders to enhance their leadership skills and career development.
• Design and facilitate leadership workshops and training sessions.
• Offer guidance on managing team dynamics and improving managerial effectiveness.

Workforce Analytics & Strategy:

• Utilize data analytics for P&O strategies, including employee retention, and employee engagement.
• Conduct workforce planning to anticipate future talent needs based on business growth and market trends.
• Prepare reports and presentations on P&O metrics for senior management, providing insights and recommendations.

Global P&O Initiatives:

• Participate in the implementation of global P&O initiatives, ensuring local compliance and cultural relevance.
• Support global talent mobility, coordinating with international P&O teams for cross-border assignments and transfers.
• Assist in standardizing P&O processes and policies across different regions, balancing global consistency with local needs.

Change Management:

• Assist in leading change initiatives, facilitating employee communication and engagement to minimize resistance and maximize adoption.
• Develop tools and resources to support managers and employees through change processes.
• Evaluate the impact of change initiatives, providing feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits Strategy:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with business goals.
• Participate in benchmarking studies and market analysis to inform compensation strategies.
• Collaborate with the compensation team to manage annual salary review processes and benefit program evaluations.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

• Support the implementation of DE&I initiatives, promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Assist in developing training programs and policies that foster diversity and inclusion.
• Analyze workforce diversity data, providing insights to leadership and recommending actions to improve DE&I.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS

• Education: Master’s degree required; advanced education or certifications in P&O, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
   
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of P&O business partnering experience, ideally within the Production Sector. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and in international environments is a plus.
   
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business fundamentals, with a demonstrated ability to align P&O strategies to business needs.

• Legal Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations.

• Communication & Coaching: Exceptional communication skills with a talent for coaching and influencing diverse stakeholders.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility, high autonomy, and resilience.

• Change Management: Proven experience in change management, negotiation, and influencing others.

• Language Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of English; additional language skills are advantageous.