Change & Deployment Lead - Process Optimisation
Type: 12 month secondment - Fixed term contract
Location: Macclesfield UK
Introduction to role:
Join AstraZeneca’s HR Transformation programme HR Ambition 2030 as we look to transform and simplify the way work gets done for ourselves and the employees and Line Managers across our business allowing more time to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. This is your chance to help us accelerate towards our big purpose and impact patients. The work we do here is meaningful. Every action we take is focused on putting our patients first, and they add up to something bigger. We help AstraZeneca to run faster and better, powering everyone else to focus on what's important and work towards delivering life-changing medicines.
Accountability:
As a Change & Deployment Lead, you will become an integral part of the Process Optimisation workstream of HR Ambition 2030 as we look so automate and simplify the way work gets done across HR. You will define the strategy, approach and delivery of Change Management & Deployment activity for newly optimised HR processes in one or more given areas of the HR function. You will complete full change impact analysis of between current and future process state incorporating technical and behavioural changes for all impacted groups (HR & Business). You will also lead and facilitate Voice of the Customer activity where appropriate feeding key outputs into the Process Optimisation design cycles to create an optimal end user experience.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrable Change Management & Deployment experience in a complex, global organisation
- Experience of operating in HR or a business service environment
- Good Written and spoken communications
- Customer oriented with a service mind-set
- Active listener and good problem solver
- Highly committed and prepared to go the extra mile
- Working with multiple partners in a global environment
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- HR background
- Understanding and experience of using HR technology including Workday and Service Now
- Experience of involvement in process design projects
- Flexibility – able to adapt working style to support programme needs
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Why AstraZeneca?
Join a hardworking distributed team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. Integrated and closely aligned with the whole enterprise, we offer our expertise, and leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations, to accelerate AstraZeneca's evolution. We do all of it strategically, looking ahead to the new challenges we'll face and improving the way the enterprise operates today.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now!
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.