Junior HR Business Partner

Are you ready to make a difference in a company that transforms scientific ideas into life-changing medicines?

At AstraZeneca, we value the potential of our people and encourage professional growth while leveraging your skills and passion. Our collaborative environment in Milan fosters diversity and teamwork, allowing everyone to be their authentic selves. As a global science-led biopharmaceutical company, our mission is to improve health for patients worldwide. Join us and play an active role in supporting innovative ways of working and organizational growth.

Accountabilities

Reporting to the HRBP and I&D Lead, you will:

- Support HR Activities: Assist HR Business Partners with day-to-day HR activities in assigned business areas/functions, helping with the implementation of people plans aligned to business objectives in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Operational HR Support: Get involved in HR processes such as recruitment activities, onboarding queries, compensation and benefits administrative tasks, and coordination with the T&D team.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with managers and staff, helping to understand business requirements, and providing timely support on HR procedures and processes.
- HR Policy Application: Serve as a first point of contact for general HR policy issues and queries, escalating complex matters to senior HRBPs as needed.
- Employee Experience: Support employee engagement initiatives and help with the execution of cultural change projects, showing resilience and adaptability as the organization grows and transforms.
- Project Support: Participate in HR-related projects under guidance, learning to manage aspects of performance management, reward, and organizational development.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure HR activities comply with AstraZeneca’s values, Code of Conduct, internal procedures, and Italian employment legislation.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Work Experience: Approximately 2 years' experience in a Human Resources department, ideally in an HR Assistant, HR Generalist, or Coordinator role.
- HR Knowledge: Basic understanding of key HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation & benefits.
- Skills: Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, time management, and ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent both in written and spoken English and Italian.
- Digital Skills: Strong digital mindset, confident and proactive in adopting and utilizing digital HR systems and tools, including emerging AI technologies relevant to HR (e.g., HR analytics, chatbots, automation platforms).
- Change Agility: Demonstrated willingness and ability to embrace and adapt to a dynamic, fast-changing environment, remaining flexible and resilient during transitions.
- Learning agility

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Human Resources or related field.
- Organizational Background: Experience in complex organizations, with matrix structures or international scope, is considered a plus.
- Relevant Sectors: Previous exposure or work experience in one or more of the following industries is highly valued: Pharma/Life Science, Oil & Gas, Automotive, FMCG, Chemicals.

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, you'll join a talented global team that powers our mission to better serve patients every day. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. Our entrepreneurial spirit keeps us ahead as we apply creativity to every task. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivaled reputation while being rewarded for your successes. Our teams challenge and inspire us with their passion for helping patients. Embrace constant change with us as we thrive in our dynamic environment.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of our 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.