Country Head of People & Organization, Canada

Summary

Location: Toronto, Canada, (Hybrid)

Job Purpose

At Novartis we want everyone to be able to be their best version, both in the work environment and in their personal lives. Therefore, we are continually evolving our way of work.

This position is eligible for the hybrid working model (face-to-face and virtual). At Novartis, teams have the autonomy to decide the best flexible working format, balancing team collaboration, team impact on Novartis business, and employee well-being. Further details regarding working model will be explained throughout the selection process.

About The Role

Major Accountabilities:

• Prepare the organization for future and operationalize strategic plans for implementation within unit. Actively participate in complex, enterprise People & Organization projects or initiatives; ensure business representation and alignment. Act as a leader and collaborate with internal and external partners building P&O thought leadership.
• Act as leadership & team effectiveness coach, directly influencing country strategy, shaping local and regional priorities and championing the People & Organization agenda. Coach leaders on team priorities and objectives linked to purpose and strategy, helping collaborate with other teams, manage across the matrix, remove obstacles and overcome silos. Enhance leadership capabilities through coaching and drive client leadership teams to set up a solid governance structure, operating models and culture to enable and fulfill strategic business objectives.
• Lead the People Partner organization supporting all Novartis employees in that geography with a consistent people experience. Leverage deep experience and expertise in People and Organization with a critical focus on strategy.
• Understand business needs and translate P&O strategy in support. Contribute actively to the People & Organization community and network.
• Develop an organizational design / plan for client groups by utilizing organizational diagnostics.
• Develop talent and leadership development strategy and plan. Directly influence the business strategy and translate strategy and functional plans to design and implement people and organizational interventions that support the vision while applying data driven and external insights with P&O metrics. Drive the talent agenda in partnership with the business, establishing quality succession planning for critical positions and business value roles, development plans of key talent and talent strategy to build the leadership pipeline.
• Establish strategic workforce plans with leaders and develop organization design efficiencies to enable long-term business strategy. Identify required critical capabilities for the future and establish plans to meet capability gaps at the organization and individual level. Instigate career and development conversations with business leaders, understanding aspirations, skills and the capabilities required. Hold the knowledge and outlook for the 3-5 year business plans.
• Lead the cultural change agenda in partnership with People Partners across all levels of the client groups. Drive talent management and tackle most pressing talent and transformation opportunities and challenges.
• Provide coaching, feedback, learning opportunities and mentoring to support and enable People & Organization team members in their development. Utilize consulting skills to influence, coach and provide feedback to leaders at all levels, ensuring our core values are lived every day and empower individual growth.
• Represent Novartis externally and be accountable for the Employer brand in the local market. Ensure all local People and Organization regulations and employee relations are complied with according to local legislation (incl. Works Councils/Unions).
• Advise and handle diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels, e.g., gender representation, LGBTQIA+, pay equity and activating business ownership and accountability of these initiatives.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Psychology, other related education fields.
• At minimum 10+ years of HR experience. A proven leader and business partner with experience leading strategy and initiatives for Talent development, Organizational design, leadership development. Proven involvement in organizational transformations, guiding HR processes, restructuring and employee experience.
• Coaching for executives in Organizational transformations, leadership development, day-to-day situations.
• Strong business acumen, demonstrated experience in implementing development strategies that align with and drive progress towards business priorities. Strong project management and organizational skills preferred, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluency in English required, excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong collaboration and networking skills. Fluency in French desirable.
  
  

Preferred

• Certification, post graduate studies in Human Resources, Human sciences, organizational development.
• Master's in Human Sciences, Business Administration, Human Behavior.
  
  

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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