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Role Summary: The HR Lead Middle East & Representative Markets is accountable for driving the HR agenda across the assigned markets and client groups in a trustful and solution-oriented collaboration, for partnering with the respective local Operating Committees and for ensuring that all key HR processes (from hire to retire) work properly. Key Role Accountabilities: The HR Lead Middle East & Representative Markets is an expert in all areas of Human Resources fields in the assigned market and has experience in aligning global programs such as Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Talent Planning, Employee Engagement to local culture, life-cycle and law. The role incumbent is also change champion for their respective areas of responsibility. Organizational Effectiveness & Workforce Planning Translate business strategy and organizational needs into solutions for organizational design. Design organization structures, capabilities and people practices to create an effective and efficient organization capable of achieving business strategy Identify the type of workforce and organizational capabilities needed in order to execute strategic business priorities Strategic Talent Management Enable the organization to attract, develop, motivate, and retain productive, engaged employees Develop and execute an integrated local & regional talent strategy for their assigned markets and client groups, including succession and talent development plans Change & Communication Guide how we prepare, equip and support people to successfully adopt change in order to drive organizational success Develop and execute a change strategy to support the workforce plan, identifying change activities and cross-organizational interdependencies Manage conflict in a sensitive and trustful manner and highest professionalism Partner with national and international HR colleagues on cross-functional initiatives and projects to implement and evolve HR programs and policies. Role Qualifications and Skills: Leadership skills: Strategic consultant for markets’ leaders Change agent Matrix leadership Demonstrate BMS Leadership capabilities Prioritization skills HR competence: Expert in all critical HR processes (from hire to retire) including local law Capacity to act strategically coupled with hands-on mentality for implementing strategic HR initiatives Ensure alignment to the corporate HR policies, projects, initiatives, philosophy, objectives and processes Demonstrated ability to develop leadership, both personally and through organizational programs and processes Experience in developing recruitment strategies to assist clients achieve staffing needs Influence management to make appropriate assessments of employee performance and potential Collaboration: Cooperate with and being a member of local market Operating Committee Establish an effective working relationship between key business and HR Interact with employees at all levels, demonstrating awareness of their needs, background and culture Establish trust and credibility by knowing the culture of the organization Outstanding organizational skills, a good sense of priorities and a pragmatic approach Drive High Performing Team concept Ability to use negotiation and mediation skills in dealing with conflict Compliance: Knowledge of local labor laws and market practises Close cooperation with Legal & Compliance Promote compliance culture within BMS Keep up to date with BMS policies and processes Identify potential compliance pain points and drive resolution/control framework Ability to optimally balance risk and reward Additional Skills: English language skills mandatory Promote diverse and inclusive culture based on trust Proficiency in data-driven decision making, accompanied by effective judgment Project management skills Analytical skills Coaching and listening skills Organizational savvy both informally and formally Communication Skills: Communicates articulately, credibly and convincingly. If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. Data Privacy Link We’re creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.
