Head of Human Resources at AstraZeneca

San José, , Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Strategy, Talent Attraction, Talent Development, Talent Retention, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, HR Policy Development, Recruitment, Performance Management, Talent Management, Compensation And Benefits, Change Management, Team Leadership, Commercial Skills, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

About the Role As the Head of HR, CAMCAR Cluster, you will shape the people strategy across Central America and the Caribbean, building a high‑performance, inclusive culture that fuels growth. You will : Develop and implement the people strategy for Camcar Cluster marketing company that is aligned with the organization’s vision and its current and long-term business objectives at domestic level Ensure people management initiatives are in place to attract, develop and retain the right talent Partner with the country president to support the continued development of a high performing senior leadership team Partner with the senior leadership team to collectively drive high internal employee engagement Ensure solid succession planning to key roles Partner with the different Business areas in order to create a high performing HR support for current and future business needs Influence the business planning process to ensure adequate delivery of results with estimated resources through high quality recruitment, development and retention initiatives Contribute to the development of AZ wide HR policy and process and provides input into strategic HR direction and owner of local HR policies and guidelines Actively partner with the leadership team to ensure that AZ values and performance standards are effectively reflected in recruitment, talent planning and reward decision-making Define HR resource requirements to deliver organizational HR objectives and enable successful execution of strategy Manage financial plans and budgets for all areas of responsibility required for delivery of HR services Drive and facilitate AZ Performance and Talent Management process in Camcar. Drive initiatives and procedures in: Recruitment, Employer Branding, L&D, Compensation and Benefits with the objective of attracting, developing, retaining and engaging the right talent in collaboration with Centers of Excellence Lead the HR function and participate in the day-to-day management of the HR department Drive and lead the SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) Agenda Collaborate with the Global HR organization to ensure that local initiatives are aligned and supported with regional and global initiatives Your profile: This interesting position requires a business degree with focus on Human Resources management and/or further training as a HR Manager. You have a proven track record in a senior HR Generalist/ HR Business Partner position with the following skills: Team player with excellent communication skills Good teambuilder who can easily connect with people across all levels and cultures and lead them towards a common goal Demonstrate a robust and sound understanding and knowledge of all key HR practices Capability in developing and implementing the HR strategy Excellent commercial and analytical skills Project and change management skills Experience in leading teams Delivery focused approach Central America HR working experience desired Languages: Fluent in Spanish and in English. Any additional local language is a plus Date Posted 06-Mar-2026 Closing Date 19-Mar-2026 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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Responsibilities

The Head of HR will be responsible for shaping the people strategy across the CAMCAR Cluster, focusing on developing and implementing initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top talent aligned with business objectives. This role involves partnering with senior leadership to drive engagement, manage succession planning, and ensure high-quality HR support for current and future business needs.