People & Organisation, People Partner

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Novartis Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year
Summary

Join Novartis in a key hybrid role that blends strategic business partnership with hands-on people partnership. As a trusted P&O advisor, you'll apply in-country policy expertise to guide leaders, managers, and associates through the moments that matter—while driving P&O initiatives that shape our culture, capability, and performance.

In this high-impact position, you'll typically support and engage a broad stakeholder community of 70+ operational people managers, translating data-driven insights into inclusive, business-ready outcomes. This is a contract position starting ASAP through February 2027. You'll report to the Country Head P&O and join a collaborative team united by a strong purpose to serve patients - and we make sure to enjoy the journey together.

About the Role
What you'll do:
  • Serve as a trusted P&O advisor, coaching leaders, managers, and associates across the full employee lifecycle.
  • Deliver core people processes end-to-end, management, learning, performance, employee relations, rewards, pay, and reporting.
  • Lead country-level P&O change initiatives acting as a detailed designer and agent of change.
  • Champion DEI and psychological safety, advising on representation and pay equity, and embedding inclusive practices; design impactful onboarding.
  • Coach managers on role evaluations aligned to local governance and support culture initiatives such as Evolve and hybrid working.
  • Use data and analytics to spot risks and trends, turning insights into clear actions; drive continuous improvement based on customer feedback.
  • Ensure compliance with EEO and local regulations; lead transformations with works councils/unions and oversee restructuring and organisational changes.
What you'll bring:
  • Proven experience with functional breadth across P&O and partnering models.
  • Strong project management, operations management, and execution capabilities.
  • Experience representing the organisation with senior stakeholders and external bodies.
  • Ability to collaborate across complex, matrixed environments.

Bring your expertise to a place where your work accelerates innovation and improves lives. At Novartis, you'll shape the moments that matter—for our people and for patients—while growing your impact in a truly inclusive, data-informed, and purpose-driven organisation.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Division

People & Organization

Business Unit

Universal Hierarchy Node

Location

Australia

Site

New South Wales (NSW)

Company / Legal Entity

AU04 (FCRS = AU004) AU Pharma Pty Ltd

Functional Area

Human Resources

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shift Work

No

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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