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Are you ready to lead HR initiatives that make a real difference? Alexion Europe & International is on the lookout for an experienced HR professional to spearhead HR operations at our Spain site, home to 350 dedicated employees focused on rare diseases. This is your chance to shape HR policies and practices that enhance the employee experience, streamline processes, and drive operational excellence. As part of the Alexion and AstraZeneca HR team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to global HR initiatives. Are you up for the challenge?

Accountabilities

HR Leadership for Alexion Spain Site
- Policy Development: Create and implement HR policies and practices tailored to the needs of Alexion Spain, ensuring alignment with our core values of employee experience, simplification, and operational excellence.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the AstraZeneca HR team in Spain, Global People Services, and Global Center of Expertise teams to integrate and align HR strategies.
- Employee Experience: Foster a positive and engaging workplace for Alexion employees in Spain.
- HR Operations: Coordinate with AstraZeneca local HR team in Spain to ensure effective HR operations.
- Employee Relations: Maintain collaborative relationship with Alexion Spain works council and provide strategic guidance to leadership on employee relation matters.

HR Partnering with Alexion Iberia commercial unit
- Strategic HR Partnership: Establish HR as a trusted partner, create and execute HR strategy which aligns with business objectives and provide insights and guidance on strategic decisions.
- Organizational Development: Ensure the organization’s structure, capabilities, and ways of working support business success.
- Workforce Planning: Develop and maintain a workforce plan for Iberia commercial unit, including recruitment needs and future capability assessments.
- Leadership Collaboration: Core member of the Iberia leadership team and partner with the leadership team to drive people and culture initiatives.
- Talent Development: Promote a culture of talent development and coaching within the Iberia commercial unit.
- Culture Initiatives: Lead initiatives to enhance organizational culture, such as psychological safety, re-defining performance culture, and creating a great place to work.

General Responsibilities

- Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on emerging HR trends and innovations in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Innovation Advocacy: Champion new and innovative HR practices to improve ways of working.
- Employment legislation: Stay updated on Spanish employment legislation and provide expert advice to leadership.

Core HR accountabilities:
- Coach and support line managers in the application of Spain HR policies and practices.
- Provide advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimize risk and financial exposure.
- Provide support in Spanish HR legal issues and ensure the execution of employee involuntary leave processes (incl. termination, redundancy etc.)
- Ensure compliance to Global HR Policies in all aspects of HR applications.
- Collaborate with AstraZeneca People Services team to manage HR operational work in the countries in scope.
- Proactively contribute in cross-functional HR initiatives and drive to find shared solutions across AstraZeneca and Alexion HR teams.
- Oversee senior level recruitments and maintain oversight of all recruitments into the Iberia business unit.
- Maintain strategic workforce plan for Iberia business unit, drive discussions on organization development and identify & drive people and culture initiatives in the business unit.
- Support Iberia line managers in poor performance management (PIP).

Essential Skills/Experience

- Previous HR Generalist experience (minimum of 8 years)
- Experience in working in a global organization
- Advanced working knowledge in employment legislation in Spain
- Experience in collaborating with works council in Spain
- Experience in managing employee benefits in Spain
- Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English
- Curiosity and interest to learn
- Strong emotional intelligence, listening, influencing and coaching skills
- Experience of coaching & challenging business leaders
- Technical HR knowledge/skills in some of the following areas: Talent Acquisition, Performance & Reward, Learning & Development, Organization Design planning, HR Analytics
- Good business acumen and communication skills
- Experience of managing business change
- Good project management skills; able to demonstrate experience of managing HR projects through a complete life cycle
- Ability to balance different expectations and tasks

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Previous experience in handling HR across multiple countries in Europe is a benefit
- Previous experience in working Pharmaceutical industry is a benefit
- Understanding of payroll is a benefit

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our passion for innovation and commitment to transforming lives. Our work is not just about developing medicines; it's about making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. With a rapidly expanding portfolio, we offer an environment where you can grow, explore new ideas, and be part of a community that values diversity, inclusiveness, and collaboration. Our entrepreneurial spirit empowers you to make a difference while being supported by exceptional leaders who are dedicated to your development.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Apply now!

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