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.

Purpose & Scope:

The People Partner 

• Is responsible for providing case management support to employees and managers which have been escalated by the HR Service Delivery Team.
• Will provide country policy expertise and professional HR knowledge to support and educate leaders, managers, and associates on all People topics. This role support all customer groups within the assigned country.
• Is responsible for resolving employee relations issues, support and advise leaders on HR-related matters & policies.
• Is responsible for partnering closely with Employee Relations to enable a cohesive relationship with the union.
• Is responsible for the delivery of 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 People Enablement 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 report to People Partner Cluster Lead and will work closely across the broader HR function and directly with the business

Role and Responsibilities:

Execution of Business Change Projects:

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and HR Business Partners to deliver end-to-end business change projects (for example- business restructure)
• 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

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
• 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, HR Business Partners or Employment Legal as appropriate

Delivery of Cyclical HR Processes:

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and People Enablement to execute and deliver cyclical HR processes (e.g. talent, performance and reward cycles)
• Act as a thought partner to HR Business Partners and People Enablement to ensure that global solutions work locally and that local HR requirements are met
• Execute activity on behalf of People Enablement teams for processes that are outside of the scope of services provided by the Shared Service Centre

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

Ways of Working:

• Collaborate with Legal, Ethics & Compliance, HR Business Partners and People Enablement Teams to provide the appropriate level of support required
• Work supportively and collaboratively with other teams across HR
• Maintain a proactive approach, taking the initiative and managing self effectively
• Build relationships and trust with key stakeholders
• Seek opportunities to continually improve the services provided by HR

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree of any relevant discipline and 10+ years of relevant working experience
• Experience in Human Resources at pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies
• 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
• Proven experience and function as a natural collaborator who is authentic, transparent and aligns with the Astellas values and code of conduct
• 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 in affiliate (e.g. Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, etc.) with specific experience in HR process design, transaction support and employee administration
• A broad understanding of the HR employee lifecycle
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Outlook, Teams, Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing high risk employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution
• Master’s degree
• SPHR or PHR certification

Location and Working Environment:

This position is a hybrid role.  Preference will be given to candidates that live in the following locations:  San Francisco, CA / Boston, MA / Chicago, IL / Raleigh, NC.  Remote work may be available from anywhere in the US is available.

At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

What awaits you at Astellas?

• Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide. Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
• Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
• A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors:

Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.

Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency.  We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.

Salary Range:

$125,090 - $178,700 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations) 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

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