Reward Lead, Near East & Maghreb Cluster, HRBP

Job Purpose:

The position holder will have an exciting job scope encompassing both Reward across NEMAG Cluster & HR Business Partnering for specific set markets within the Cluster. The Reward Lead will be responsible for developing and driving competitive compensation and benefits strategies that align with AZ Global Strategies. This role will play a crucial part in attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent within the cluster, ensuring our reward systems are equitable and aligned with pharma industry standards. The position holder will also be responsible for over viewing the process of FTE budgeting and manpower cost management.  Equally important, the HR Business Partnering scope is critical for the success of the specific markets under her/ his HR business partnering scope.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• NEMAG Reward Scope:

• Work closely with HR Services team to submit AZ data on annual basis to ensure AZ participation in external reward surveys.
• Supervise the Market Reference Points (MRP) preparation process across NEMAG and work closely with HRBPs and MEA Reward lead to ensure the right MRP creation.
• Conduct regular market analysis to ensure competitive positioning of remuneration packages that includes Basic Salary & allowances.
• Evaluate and negotiate with benefit vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality service aligned with AZ captive & Country’s minimum standards.
• Manage all Business cases across NEMAG related to introduce a new benefit or change any current benefit.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior management on compensation-related matters.
• Lead annual salary and bonus review processes (RPD).
• Act as a focal point for annual promotions and take the accurate approvals.

Communication and Employee Engagement:

• Develop communication strategies to effectively explain compensation and benefits programs to employees.
• Engage with employees to understand their needs and improve satisfaction with reward offerings.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure all compensation and benefits practices align with local regulations.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to compensation and benefits per each country.

Budget Management:

• Prepare and lead budgeting exercises as an owner of this process across NEMAG, and liaise with HRBP finalizing all Finance annual exercises.
• Act as a focal point of collecting Actual vs budgeted FTE’s and make sure quality monthly reporting with finance, liaising with HRBPs as needed

• Country HRBP Scope

The main purpose of the HR Business Partner is to work closely with business leaders and partners to develop market specific people strategy priorities that reflects the business ambition and goals, acting as a trusted advisor. The HRBP will Identify the needed capabilities, assess the possible gaps,  and support the Talent Management process and the Talent Acquisition needs to reach our Bold Ambition, this needs to be done by leading effective change management process- driving a highly engaged performance driven culture, that is governed by our what we value. HRBP acts as a focal point for his/her country liaising with all COEs to ensure the right implementation of their plans.

Employee Engagement and Culture:

• Drive initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Promote and nurture the company’s culture and values across the workforce.
• Implement diversity and inclusion programs to ensure a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
• Lead Local Social committee and ensure a successful and impactful execution of its activities.
• Follow up on Pulse surveys and conduct focus groups and ensure a close follow up and liaise with COE’s across NEMAG HR .

Change Management:

• Drives and supports the development and delivery of cultural change plans and interventions
• Communicate changes effectively to employees and address any concerns.

Compliance and Labor Relations:

• Ensure HR policies and practices align with local labor laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on employment standards and practices, ensuring fair treatment and consistency.
• Address and resolve employee relations issues, mediating conflicts and facilitating effective communication.
• Lead any Local Audit on ground.

HR Data and Analytics:

• Use HR metrics and analytics to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Prepare reports and presentations on HR activities and initiatives for leadership review.
• Manage the HC reports and ensure updating it on monthly basis.

HRIS & Payroll:

• Manage Country specific Workday/ System inputs. ( Hiring, Termination…etc)
• Ensure Employees are mapped on the right Allocations ( Cost centers, compensation plans..etc)
• Lead Country Payroll along with People services team and ensure accuracy in payment, SS and tax with Payroll Provider.

Mentor and Support:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees - Coaches, supports, mentors and challenges managers in the application of HR policies and practices, provides advice and mentorship on sophisticated HR issues in order to minimize risk and financial exposure
• Support managers in completing performance management.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with HR teams (COEs) across different functions to ensure alignment and effective delivery of HR services.
  • Taq: workforce planning, talent acquisition, and onboarding processes to ensure a strong talent pipeline. (This includes Candidates offerings and keep following up till onboarding)
  • Reward: Provide accurate data to Reward lead to run different Budget cycles.
  • L&T: Liaise with L&T team in talent development needs and coordinate training and development programs.

Education, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Crucial:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Masters, HR diploma is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience, including minimum 3+ years of solid Reward management experience, & solid HR Business partnering experience
• Experience of delivering end to end reward strategy within a large organization- with evidence of leading successful reward change programmes
• Advanced financial capability, along with ability to translate complex analysis into simple stories
• Evidence of building trusted business partnerships, with the ability to engage, collaborate and influence a broad range of partners
• Ability to propose/ build effective & innovative solutions within ambiguous and uncertain environments.
• Can demonstrate solid understanding and application of risk management

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.