Job Description Summary
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Internal job title: People Partner
Location: Toronto, Ontario

This role is based in City, Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

This job posting is for an existing position.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and associates on all people-related matters and lifecycle events
• Partner with managers to drive performance, engagement, and employee experience initiatives
• Lead execution of People and Organization programs aligned with business and country strategy
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety across teams
• Use data and analytics to identify trends, inform decisions, and mitigate organizational risks
• Support organizational changes, including restructures, in compliance with local regulations
• Drive continuous improvement of People Partner processes, enhancing efficiency and employee experience

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field
• Relevant experience in Human Resources, people partnering, or organizational consulting environments
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, including performance management and employee relations
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships across matrix organizations
• Experience using data and analytics to drive insights and support decision-making
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in complex and dynamic environments

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience supporting organizational transformations or change management initiatives, and with labor relations, unions, or works council environments.
• Bilingual: English and French.

Rewards

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Remuneration Range for role:

• CAD 107,525 - 149,270

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements. A full overview of your compensation package applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Skills Desired
Business Acumen, Coaching, Empathy, Operational Excellence, Project Management, Stakeholder Management