P&O Business Partner/Operations

POSITION PURPOSE
People are at the heart of Zentiva. We invest into our talents and offer them an exciting employee journey. As a P&O Partner you work side by side with your client at Zentiva being in touch with multi location´s teams during the whole employee life cycle, starting even before the first day in our company.

P&O Business Partner plays a crucial role in driving impactful P&O strategies, optimizing talent potential, and positioning the organization to achieve its objectives while fostering a compliant and engaging workplace culture. By leveraging data-driven insights and P&O KPIs, you will enable clients to navigate organizational challenges, optimize opportunities, and achieve strategic objectives. You will also ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, programs, and relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities And Activities
As P&O Business Partner for PS Ankleshwar Site you are responsible for:

Strategic P&O Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to business functional leaders, aligning P&O initiatives with business objectives and providing insights on P&O matters.
• Lead strategic P&O projects, such as workforce planning, talent management, and organizational design, to support business goals.
• Influence the adoption of P&O best practices across the organization, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.

Organizational Development

• Facilitate organizational development initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness, focusing on areas like team dynamics, leadership development, and organizational structure.
• Implement change management processes to ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes, such as restructuring or cultural shifts.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify performance gaps and develop solutions to enhance organizational performance.

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Implement talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop high-potential employees and leaders.
• Manage succession planning processes, ensuring that key roles have identified successors and development plans.
• Implement leadership development programs to prepare high-potential employees for future leadership roles.

Executive Coaching

• Provide coaching and mentorship to managers and emerging leaders to enhance their leadership skills and career development.
• Design and facilitate leadership workshops and training sessions.
• Offer guidance on managing team dynamics and improving managerial effectiveness.

Workforce Analytics & Strategy

• Utilize data analytics for P&O strategies, including employee retention, and employee engagement.
• Conduct workforce planning to anticipate future talent needs based on business growth and market trends.
• Prepare reports and presentations on P&O metrics for senior management, providing insights and recommendations.

Global P&O Initiatives

• Participate in the implementation of global P&O initiatives, ensuring local compliance and cultural relevance.
• Support global talent mobility, coordinating with international P&O teams for cross-border assignments and transfers.
• Assist in standardizing P&O processes and policies across different regions, balancing global consistency with local needs.

Change Management

• Assist in leading change initiatives, facilitating employee communication and engagement to minimize resistance and maximize adoption.
• Develop tools and resources to support managers and employees through change processes.
• Evaluate the impact of change initiatives, providing feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits Strategy

• Contribute to the design and implementation of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with business goals.
• Participate in benchmarking studies and market analysis to inform compensation strategies.
• Collaborate with the compensation team to manage annual salary review processes and benefit program evaluations.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

• Support the implementation of DE&I initiatives, promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Assist in developing training programs and policies that foster diversity and inclusion.
• Analyse workforce diversity data, providing insights to leadership and recommending actions to improve DE&I.

Hire-to-Retire Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle processes (hire to retire) for the India P&O team, ensuring process compliance, consistency, and service excellence.
• Partner with P&O Operations and Shared Services to continuously improve efficiency, quality, and employee experience.

Project Implementation & System Rollouts

• Play a key role in the rollout of P&O-related projects, such as the implementation of the new employee portal – My Zentiva, ensuring smooth adoption and local alignment.
• Lead or support system implementation, communication, training, and change management efforts.

Workday Governance & Data Quality

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and maintenance in Workday, upholding standards of data integrity, quality, and compliance.
• Elevate the Workday capability of the local team through training, guidance, and support.
• Serve as a local subject matter expert for Workday usage and reporting needs.

Payroll & Time Management Oversight

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, in collaboration with internal and external payroll partners.
• Oversee Time & Attendance systems and ensure local compliance with time management policies and processes.
• Resolve issues and ensure the smooth functioning of related systems and approvals.

Reporting & Compliance

• Provide timely and accurate reporting for both regular and ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders or external authorities.
• Ensure all reports meet internal quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 8+ years of HR/P&O experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP or HR leadership role.
• Proven experience in HR operations, system implementation (especially Workday), and talent management.
• Strong analytical, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setup preferred.

Other Responsibilities
QUALITY

• Adheres to the principles of GMP in the extent related to the performed activity. Is obliged to regularly train in this policy.

HSE

• Adheres to the principles communicated within the ESMS Policy of Zentiva detailed in the internal rules of the Company for the purpose of observing the rules of the Health & Safety at Work and the Environmental & Safety Management System.

PHARMACOVIGILANCE

• All employees are obliged to report any suspicion to adverse events of medicinal products, any adverse events concerning use of a medical device and any other safety information about medicinal products or medical devices in line with relevant internal regulations

COMPLIANCE

• The employee will comply with all internal policies and rules of the Company. The employee will make her/himself acquainted with the Code of Ethics and will comply with the principles stated therein and in all related policies and other internal documents.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Education: Master's degree required; advanced education or certifications in P&O, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of P&O business partnering experience, ideally within the Production Sector. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and in international environments is a plus.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business fundamentals, with a demonstrated ability to align P&O strategies to business needs.
• Legal Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of relevant labour laws and regulations.
• Communication & Coaching: Exceptional communication skills with a talent for coaching and influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility, high autonomy, and resilience.
• Change Management: Proven experience in change management, negotiation, and influencing others.

• Language Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of English; additional language skills are advantageous.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Project Management tools) required.

• Knowledge of Workday is beneficial