Country P&O (HR) Business Partner (d/f/m) - Temporary Contract

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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! 

The Country P&O Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor offering in-country policy expertise and knowledge to support and educate leaders, managers and associates on all P&O topics during key moments that matter. The role supports all unit customer groups in-country, enabling the delivery of lifecycle events, the employee value proposition, talent acquisition, talent management, learning, performance management, employee relations, rewards, pay and reporting. In addition, the role implements P&O change initiatives at country level, acting as a detailed designer and agent of change by working with Business Partners. The Country P&O Business Partner acts as a single point of contact within the country to align on People Partner-related issues, above-country topics and the coordination of country team members. 

This is a temporary position based in Basel, Switzerland, until 31 December 2027.  

Your Key Responsibilities: 

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Partner with and coach managers and associates on People-related processes and moments that matter, providing credible advice and guidance across P&O topics. 

• Drive P&O initiatives in support of the overall P&O strategy, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, culture and corporate initiatives, and coach people managers on role evaluations in line with local governance. 

• Promote inclusion and psychological safety, support new hire onboarding initiatives and drive D&I efforts in alignment with global and local initiatives. 

• Drive the utilization of data and analytics to identify risks and trends and apply business insights to inform decisions and actions. 

• Drive quality, effectiveness, efficiency and continuous improvement across P&O People Partnering and related processes, using customer feedback to identify and implement enhancements that meet business and customer needs. 

• Ensure compliance with local equity and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations and act as a first point of escalation for leaders and managers on day-to-day P&O topics, providing expert advice, guidance and support. 

• Lead the delivery of in-country transformations providing advice and guidance to managers and supporting the overall restructuring lifecycle. 

• Lead the local implementation of large-scale and day-to-day organizational structure changes in line with country regulations and policies. 

• Support the alignment and harmonization of local regulations and contribute to compliance, risk management and the review of relevant P&O controls. 

• Manage internal movement offers and mobility. 

• Contribute ideas and solutions to the wider P&O network, collaborating closely with Country Business Partners, Global Business Partners and other P&O stakeholders. 

• Provide coaching and guidance to Country P&O Business Partners on local policies and processes and build strong relationships across the P&O community to understand needs and challenges and drive continuous improvement. 

• Support and coach leaders, managers and associates across P&O topics, promoting greater self-sufficiency in People processes. 

• Provide support in-country where there is no dedicated Talent Acquisition presence, as required. 

What you’ll bring to the role: 

Essential and Desirable Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. 

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, preferably in an HR/P&O Business Partner, People Partner or HR Generalist role within an international environment. 

• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is required. German language skills are desirable. 

• Broad functional experience and the ability to work effectively across different P&O/HR areas. 

• Experience leading and working with large and/or diverse multi-functional teams. 

• Strong project management capabilities, with experience in operations management and execution. 

• Experience representing the organization and collaborating effectively across organizational and functional boundaries. 

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect different perspectives and translate business needs into effective people solutions. 

• Experience in change implementation, coaching and influencing stakeholders at different levels. 

• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle management, employee relations and engagement, and performance management. 

• Ability to leverage data analysis and reporting to generate insights and support decision-making. 

• Strong stakeholder management and matrix collaboration skills. 

• Strong focus on operational excellence, combined with empathy and resilience. 

Why Sandoz? 

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health. 

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.  

Our momentum is 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 careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!  

Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster. 

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.  

Accessibility and accommodation  

Sandoz is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected]  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. 

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