Senior HR Solutions Partner, R&D

Job Title: Senior HR Solutions Partner R&D

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and evolving organization? As a Senior HR Solutions Partner at AstraZeneca, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our global R&D business working with Global HR Business Partners and HR Centers of Expertise. Your expertise will guide managers and HR colleagues through HR policies, processes, and programs, driving business-specific initiatives with innovative digital platforms. We value curiosity, learning agility, and strong values—qualities that make people our greatest asset.

Accountabilities

• Provide expert HR advice on employment-related matters, collaborating directly with managers on workforce concerns.
• Ensure HR processes are implemented uniformly and efficiently across the business aiding Senior Leaders and HRBPs with performance management, reward, workforce planning, talent management, and providing data insights for informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to deliver effective solutions to the business.
• Collaborate in the design, leadership, and execution of project work on behalf of HR Solutions across the organization.
• Support complex transformational initiatives in the business.
• Interrogate complex business needs to determine advanced workforce solutions,
• Take a lead role for a single function within the business and be the US point of contact for the team.
• Assist the team with resource planning and work assignment.
• Support onboarding and development of HR Solutions Partners.

Essential Skills/Experience

• 8+ years of experience within HR
• Bachelor's Degree, Masters preferred
• Practical experience providing HR advice and exceptional customer service to colleagues and senior leaders
• Experience working in a globally located team with excellent analytical skills
• Technical HR knowledge/skills associated with one or more of the following subject areas: Resourcing, Performance & Reward, Employee Relations, L&D, organizational change
• Attention to detail; accomplishes tasks and processes accurately and completely
• Effective communicator and able to build relationships quickly
• Self-starter, able to deliver on own initiative and prioritize independently
• Hunger for personal learning and self-driven development
• Proven project management capability
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and more complex IT tools including AI.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of HR systems (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow)
• Experience in managing/interacting with a sizeable internal customer base

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a versatile globally distributed team that powers our mission to better serve patients every day. We thrive on creativity and innovation, applying smart risks to turn ideas into reality. Our fast-paced environment is fueled by diversity of perspectives and opportunities for lifelong learning. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivaled reputation while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now and be part of our journey!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $116,698 to $175,047.  Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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.