People Operations Partner

People Operations Partner

About Astellas:

At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.

We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.

We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.

Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.

The Opportunity:

As a People Operations Partner, you will support employees and managers across multiple countries by handling cases escalated by the HR Service Delivery Team. You will offer expertise in multi-country policies and general HR knowledge to educate and assist leaders, managers, and associates on various People-related topics. People Operations Specialists support all customer groups and facilitate the management of life cycle events, resolve employee relations issues, and provide guidance and support to leaders on HR matters and policies.

You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.

Hybrid Working:

At Astellas, we recognise that our employees enjoy having a balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.

Key Activities for this role:

• Providing managers and employees with legally compliant, reliable advice and guidance on various case management issues.
• Overseeing all aspects of employee relations case management, including underperformance, disciplinary matters, cross-border challenges, grievances, and sickness absences.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of business change projects and in-country initiatives, collaborating closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to ensure successful implementation.
• Supporting HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence in executing cyclical HR processes, such as talent management and rewards programs.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Significant experience in providing legally compliant advice on case management matters.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations issues, including performance and disciplinary cases.
• A strong track record of overseeing business change projects in collaboration with HR Business Partners.
• Extensive experience in supporting HR processes, including talent management and rewards.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in managing high-risk employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Position is located in Addlestone, UK.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per month in our UK office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
• Opportunity and support for continuous development.
• Inspiring work climate.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.