Waterford

At Sanofi, we’re committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need.

People Excellence (PE) is one of our 4 pillars of the People & Culture (P&C). The operating model provides support locally to execute business decisions and implement core P&C processes.

The People Excellence Partner role works with the People Business Partner, People Excellence, and People Services to support the business. Focused on delivering foundational HR excellence.

Hybrid Role - Please note this role will require you to be on site a minimum of three days per week.

This position is responsible for:

Lead the local implementation of Sanofi's global People Strategy, focusing on excellence and highest standards of employee experience
Partner with business leaders, Centres of Expertise (CoEs), and People Business Partners to execute people priorities and business changes
Support talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies
Guide and oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, regular check-ins, and year-end assessments
Manage employee relations, including grievance resolution and compliance with Irish Legislation
Support organizational changes and structure optimization
Implement and promote Sanofi's Play to Win culture
Oversee compensation and benefits processes in line with corporate guidelines
Oversee compensation and benefits processes in line with corporate guidelines
Ensure local HR policies and practices align with changing legislation and global standards
Facilitate global mobility initiatives and manage employee lifecycle events
Collaborate on succession planning and leadership development
Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives
Provide expert guidance on complex People & Culture matters

About you:

To excel in this role you will need to have:

Degree or equivalent experience in relevant discipline
Demonstrated experience, considerable previous HR experience interacting with senior stakeholders and business leaders in a multinational company environment
Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations/performance management matters and organisational change and development
Strong facilitation, consulting, relationship building, influence, negotiation and project management skills
Capability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization
Exercise independent judgement with strong attention to detail

Why choose us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

People Excellence Partner

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