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Astellas Pharma

People Partner

Addlestone
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People Partner

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Location and Working Environment

This position is based out of our UK, Bourne office.
This is a 6-month fixed term contract.
This position operates on a hybrid working model.

Working Hours

Full time

Purpose and Scope

The People Partner

  • Will provide multi-country policy expertise and HR generalist knowledge to support and educate leaders, managers, and associates on all People topics. People Partners support all customer groups by enabling the delivery of lifecycle events.
  • Is responsible for resolving employee relations issues, providing support and advising leaders on HR-related matters & policies.
  • Is responsible for the delivery of multi-country Case Management (i.e., underperformance, disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence), business changes, in-country projects, and cyclical HR processes on behalf of Global HR Business Partners and Centre’s of Excellence, in addition to providing support for employee relations queries.
  • Is responsible for delivering a legally compliant HR service in line with identified needs.
  • Is responsible for providing data and insights on the volume of activity, trends, issues, concerns, and success stories.
  • Will act as a change agent and champion for the Global HR Operations Model
  • Will work closely with other HR Operations teams, across the broader HR function and directly with the business

Role and Responsibilities

Responsible for the provision of sound advice and guidance provided to managers and employees on a variety of employee relations issues (multi-country).
Responsible for managing a portfolio of business change and multi-country projects in collaboration with HRBPs.
Responsible for providing support to HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence to execute the delivery of cyclical HR processes.
Responsible for all employee relations Case Management (i.e., underperformance, disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence).
Responsible for delivering a multi-country legally compliant HR service in line with identified needs.
Responsible for team management.

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Employee Relations Case Management

  • Provide solutions to resolve case management queries escalated.
  • Provide advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations issues and policy interpretation.
  • Support management of Union / Works Council – provide support to ER CoE with management of Unions / Works Council through bringing knowledge of HR landscape in country.
  • Monitors and tracks trends in employee relations queries to proactively identify issues and identify opportunities to overcome these trends.
  • Escalate complex case management queries to People Partner Cluster Lead, HRBP, Employee Relations as appropriate.

Execution Of Business Change Projects

  • Work closely with broader HR Project teams to deliver in-country project work
  • Manage multiple projects; identifying risks, dependencies, overlaps and conflicts (both within and outside of HR) and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met
  • Maintain a mind-set of continuous improvement to identify opportunities to improve the services provided by HR
  • Proof-read translations of HR policy documentation and provide country specific technical HR guidance where needed
  • Delivery of Cyclical HR Processes:
    • Collaborate with HRBPs and other HR Sub-Divisions to execute and deliver cyclical HR processes (e.g. talent, performance and reward cycles)
    • Act as a thought partner to HRBPs and other HR Sub-Divisions to ensure that global solutions work locally and that local HR requirements are met
    • Execute activity on behalf of CoE teams for processes that are outside of the scope of services provided by the Global HR Service Delivery

Change & Continuous Improvement Agent

  • Provide mentorship and counselling on local policies and processes
  • Deliver trainings and workshops for local leadership teams and various employee populations on different HR topics.
  • Draw people insights from available real-time reports to identify and address opportunities for improvement.
  • Act as interface to other Organization HR Sub-Divisions – e.g., HR Ops, HR Business Partners, Rewards, Talent Acquisition

Required Qualifications

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent or professional HR qualification
  • Solid experience as an HR generalist and deep understanding of HR fundamentals, including recruitment, people performance management, employee engagement, compensation, development, employee relations.
  • Experience in managing high risk employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution
  • Proven experience function as a natural collaborator who is authentic, transparent and aligns with the Astellas values and code of conduct
  • Proven success partnering and collaborating with stakeholders cross-functionally and at all levels
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgement based on policies, procedures, practices and risk factors
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire trust and confidence and effectively influence the decision-making process
  • Self-starter and ability to manage a workload of varying complexity to a high standard
  • Experience across core HR functions (e.g. Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, etc.) with specific experience in HR process design, transaction support and employee administration
  • Fluent in English and at least one other European language.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management Tools and Techniques
  • Continuous Improvement knowledge
  • Personal computer skills, including MS Office and Outlook
  • A broad understanding of the HR employee lifecycle

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What awaits you at Astellas?

  • Global collaboration: Work within a connected global community dedicated to improving patient lives.
  • Real world patient impact: Contribute to life changing therapies that help people worldwide.
  • Relentless innovation: Be part of an organisation pushing scientific and operational boundaries.
  • A Culture of Growth: Thrive in a supportive workplace that values development and progression.

Our Organisational Values and Behaviours

  • Impact
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • One Astellas
  • Accountability
  • Courage
  • Sense of Urgency
  • Outcome Focus

Benefits

Careers | Astellas

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Skills

HR Generalist
Employee Relations
Project Management
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Collaboration
Change Management
Continuous Improvement
Policy Interpretation
Training Delivery
Data Analysis
Communication
Problem Solving
Team Management
HR Process Design
Fluency in English

Location

Addlestone, England, United Kingdom

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