Senior Manager - Reward Partner

Global Career Level: E

Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a difference in patient lives every day? At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our mission to put patients first and deliver on what science can achieve. We are seeking passionate individuals who share our enthusiasm for science and possess the determination to address unmet patient needs globally. As part of AstraZeneca's HR transformation journey, we aim to deliver excellence in HR operations and business partnering, enhancing the effectiveness and performance of our business to benefit millions of patients worldwide. If you're swift to action, confident to lead, and eager to collaborate, this is the opportunity for you!

Accountabilities

The Role:

• Implement compensation and benefits policies and programs in line with global standards for a large country or group of countries.

• Contribute to the development of global compensation and benefits policy by representing the employee population within your area of responsibility.

• Manage annual compensation and benefit review events such as bonuses, long-term incentives, and salary reviews for the country/region.

• Oversee day-to-day relationships with third-party benefit providers.

• Deliver local communication strategies for compensation and benefit programs.

• Review compensation and benefit policies, ensuring adherence to local regulatory and best practice approaches.

• Monitor benefits provision, assessing financial impact and market competitiveness.

• Plan and manage budgets for all areas required for delivering compensation and benefit programs.

• Manage reporting requirements, providing information for regional reports and leveraging HR IS systems.

Requirements:

• Must have a thorough understanding of Rewards concepts, policies and practices in the market

• Must be familiar with labour/statutory laws - central and state laws and practices and other additional elements pertaining to statutory compliance

• Experience in formulating HR policy standards and governance procedures is a key requirement.

• HR experience and expertise gained from working in a large, complex multinational company

• Ability to analyse data and derive meaningful insights to present with leadership team locally and globally

• Well-developed people skills and ability to engage, influence and negotiate with major stakeholders and internal clients Ability to manage and prioritize activities whilst maintaining attention to detail.

• Ability to operate on highly confidential matters with clearly demonstrated balance and maturity

• Ability to operate independently

• Knowledge or exposure on recent labour codes and solution mindset for implementation

• HRIS systems experience. Preferably Workday, SAP systems

Essential Skills/Experience

- Full-time master’s degree in Human Resources from institutes of good repute
- Overall 14+ years (minimum of 7 years in Rewards – Compensation & Benefits)
- Experience working with senior business stakeholders (locally and globally)
- Technical HR knowledge/skills associated with Compensation & Benefits
- Subject matter knowledge of Rewards standards and statutory compliance requirements for a legal entity
- Self-starter with a drive to make things happen at pace
- Strong emotional intelligence, listening, influencing, and consulting skills
- Resilience
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Strong stakeholder and influencing skills

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are fueled by diversity and a growth mindset. Our open-minded team thrives on seamless collaboration across functions, embracing diverse perspectives that drive our passion for lifelong learning. We are committed to unlocking the power of science to make a significant impact on patients' lives. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivaled reputation while taking your career to new heights.

Ready to take action? Apply now and be part of our transformative journey!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.