Act as a trusted HR advisor to leaders and associates across the employee lifecycle. Drive performance, engagement, DEI, and organizational change; use data to inform decisions; support restructures and improve People Partner processes to enhance employee experience.
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#LI-HybridPrimary Location: Bogotá, Colombia
Relocation Support: This role is based in Bogotá, Colombia. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Reimagine what’s possible and help bring life-changing medicines to patients who need them most. At Novartis, our purpose is to improve and extend people’s lives—and every role contributes to that mission.
As a People Partner at Novartis, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and associates, shaping meaningful employee experiences across the full lifecycle. From enabling talent growth to driving inclusion and transformation, you will play a key role in bringing our purpose to life—fostering an environment where people thrive, innovation flourishes, and every voice matters. Join a collaborative and inclusive culture where your insights influence real change and your impact is felt every day.
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Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and associates on all people-related matters and lifecycle events
- Partner with managers to drive performance, engagement, and employee experience initiatives
- Lead execution of People and Organization programs aligned with business and country strategy
- Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety across teams
- Use data and analytics to identify trends, inform decisions, and mitigate organizational risks
- Support organizational changes, including restructures, in compliance with local regulations
- Drive continuous improvement of People Partner processes, enhancing efficiency and employee experience
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field
- Relevant experience in Human Resources, people partnering, or organizational consulting environments
- Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, including performance management and employee relations
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships across matrix organizations
- Experience using data and analytics to drive insights and support decision-making
- Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in complex and dynamic environments
Desirable Requirements
- Experience supporting organizational transformations or change management initiatives
- Familiarity with labor relations, unions, or works council environments
Skills Desired
Business Acumen, Change Implementation, Coaching, Connecting The Dots, Data Analysis & Reporting, Empathy, Employee Lifecycle Management, Employee Relations & Engagement, Influencing, Matrix Collaboration, Operational Excellence, Performance Management, Project Management, Resilience, Stakeholder ManagementSimilar Jobs
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