HEAD EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AUSTRIA (D/F/M), HR, KUNDL OR VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
In our Center of Excellence Employee Relations at Sandoz Austria, we offer you a challenging position in which you will get to know all facets of managing the liaison with external employee representative groups like Unions & Chambers and collaborate closely with business heads. You will be embedded in the Country HR organization and will play a key role in implementing Group-wide decisions into Austria.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. economics, law, business or management with a focus on human resources)
• At least 8-10 years of professional experience in HR with a focus on employee relations/industrial relations
• proven ability in labor law
• fluent in German and English
• Demonstrated experience with HR structures and processes
• Leadership experience in a matrix organization and strong project management skills.
• Strong influencing ability through consulting, communication and relationship building skills
• Team player
• Results-driven, hands-on, attention to detail

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• experience in HR with a focus on labour law

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading a Center of Excellence for Employee Relations in Austria
• Employee Relations: Development of the negotiation’s strategy and responsibility for the negotiations with the works council
• Close cooperation with global project leads and the Sandoz Euroforum
• Legal Assessment, counselling and approval of local works council agreements
• Responsibility of harmonizing and optimizing Sandoz rules and standards
• Promote positive Employee Relations by effectively participating as local ER Champion in ER Champion Network
• Bring innovative ideas and solutions to resolve conflict in the workplace (with unions, works councils, managers and employees)
• Guide the business on Change Management approaches and activities during major organizational change initiatives.

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

IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO HERE AT SANDOZ!

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development options as well as worldwide career opportunities. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 73.112,90/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies. We support flexible and remote working where possible.
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