HR Business Partner & Rewards Lead Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd.

Accountabilities:

• Rewards Scope:
• Develop and maintain HR policies and governance frameworks related to rewards and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with global or regional HR teams to align reward practices with company standards.
• Collaborate closely with HR leadership, finance, and business leaders on reward strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and reward programs.
• Support annual compensation cycles including merit increases and bonus processes.
• Manage the company medical insurance program & work closely with providers and internal stakeholders to ensure service quality and cost optimization.
• Administer life insurance policies, ensure employee awareness, and smooth processes.
• Benchmark rewards practices to maintain market competitiveness.
• Design and manage employee recognition programs that reinforce company values and performance culture.
• Own and maintain the HR dashboard, providing data-driven insights to leadership.
• Support digitalization and automation of HR reporting and reward processes.

HRBP Scope:

• Partner with business leaders: Create market-specific people strategy priorities that reflect business ambition; identify needed capabilities, assess gaps, and support Talent Management and Talent Acquisition.
• Lead effective change management to drive a highly engaged, performance-driven culture governed by our values.
• Drive initiatives that enhance engagement, satisfaction, and retention; promote and nurture company culture and values; implement diversity and inclusion programs; follow up on Pulse surveys, conduct focus groups, and liaise with COEs.
• Drive and support cultural change plans and interventions; communicate changes effectively and address concerns to sustain adoption.
• Ensure HR policies and practices align with local labor laws and regulations; provide guidance on employment standards and practices; address and resolve employee relations issues, mediate conflicts, and facilitate effective communication; lead any local audit on the ground.
• Use HR metrics and analytics to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making; prepare reports and presentations on HR activities and initiatives for leadership; manage headcount reports and ensure monthly updates.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees; coach, support, mentor, and challenge managers in applying HR policies and practices; provide advice on complex HR issues to minimize risk and financial exposure; support managers in completing performance management.
• Work closely with HR teams (COEs) for alignment and effective delivery; partner on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and onboarding, including candidate offers and follow-through; provide accurate data to the Reward Lead for budget cycles; liaise with Learning and Talent on development needs and coordinate programs.