Senior Manager HR

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with functional leaders to translate business strategy into people and organization priorities
• Contribute to and influence the development of functional HR plans aligned with AZ’s long-term objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and collaborate closely with global HRBPs
  

HR Program Design & Execution

• Design and deliver HR interventions across the full spectrum of HR—organization design, talent development, workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management
• Ensure HR initiatives are aligned with AZ’s global HR agenda, values, and policies
• Engage with Centres of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, L&D, Reward) to co-create and implement integrated solutions
  

Change Management & Transformation

• Lead and support organizational change and transformation initiatives within the function
• Provide expert HR support on business change, including people transition, restructuring, and culture shifts
• Ensure business leaders are equipped to manage change effectively
  

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Own the end-to-end delivery of HR projects, ensuring clear scope, timelines, resource plans, and outcome tracking
• Manage risk, communication, and benefits realization associated with HR programs
• Build strong relationships across business and HR to ensure stakeholder alignment and engagement
  

Data-Driven People Insights

• Interpret people and organizational data to identify trends and drive data-led decision making
• Use insights to shape proactive solutions that improve team effectiveness, talent retention, and employee experience
  

Essential

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Significant HRBP experience in a global, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex HR initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes
• Strong knowledge in one or more HR disciplines: Talent, ER, OD, Reward, or Learning
• Experience in influencing and collaborating with senior leadership
  

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or certification in HR or Organizational Development
• Experience working within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences sector
  

Date Posted

Closing Date