Job Description

#LI-Hybrid

Primary Location: Bogotá, Colombia

Relocation Support: This role is based in Bogotá, Colombia. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Reimagine what’s possible and help bring life-changing medicines to patients who need them most. At Novartis, our purpose is to improve and extend people’s lives—and every role contributes to that mission.

As a People Partner at Novartis, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and associates, shaping meaningful employee experiences across the full lifecycle. From enabling talent growth to driving inclusion and transformation, you will play a key role in bringing our purpose to life—fostering an environment where people thrive, innovation flourishes, and every voice matters. Join a collaborative and inclusive culture where your insights influence real change and your impact is felt every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and associates on all people-related matters and lifecycle events
• Partner with managers to drive performance, engagement, and employee experience initiatives
• Lead execution of People and Organization programs aligned with business and country strategy
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety across teams
• Use data and analytics to identify trends, inform decisions, and mitigate organizational risks
• Support organizational changes, including restructures, in compliance with local regulations
• Drive continuous improvement of People Partner processes, enhancing efficiency and employee experience

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field
• Relevant experience in Human Resources, people partnering, or organizational consulting environments
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, including performance management and employee relations
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships across matrix organizations
• Experience using data and analytics to drive insights and support decision-making
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in complex and dynamic environments

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting organizational transformations or change management initiatives
• Familiarity with labor relations, unions, or works council environments

Skills Desired

Business Acumen, Change Implementation, Coaching, Connecting The Dots, Data Analysis & Reporting, Empathy, Employee Lifecycle Management, Employee Relations & Engagement, Influencing, Matrix Collaboration, Operational Excellence, Performance Management, Project Management, Resilience, Stakeholder Management