Job title:People Excellence Lead HGU Cluster

• Location: Budapest, Hungary

• Hybrid: 60% office based, 40% remote

• Job type: Permanent, Full-time

About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

As People Excellence Lead Hungary Greece and Ukraine Cluster within our People and Culture Team, you’ll shape Sanofi's future by driving strategic people initiatives and fostering a high-performance culture in your assigned cluster countries. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, leading organizational transformations while managing key stakeholder relationships, including unions and government bodies. Your expertise will be crucial in developing and executing talent strategies, from succession planning to leadership development, ensuring we attract and retain top talent. You'll champion our Employee Value Proposition and One People & Culture strategy, creating an environment where employees can thrive and grow. In this impactful role at a global healthcare leader, you'll drive innovative people practices while developing your leadership capabilities in a purpose-driven organization.

Main responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & External Representation

• Serve as Sanofi's ambassador on all People matters, building strategic partnerships with key stakeholders

• Lead employee relations with government bodies and ensure compliant implementation of policies

• Champion our Employee Value Proposition externally, leveraging competitive intelligence in the biopharma industry

• Drive the deployment of our One People & Culture strategy at country level

People Management & Organizational Excellence

• Coach and develop direct reports, fostering high performance, cross-border collaboration, and team synergies

• Provide expert P&C counseling to employees and managers, ensuring operational excellence

• Contribute to workforce planning initiatives and improve People Services experience

• Monitor and manage personnel costs and budgets effectively for the Cluster

Labor Relations & Change Management

• Own local deployment of Labor Relations strategy aligned with global directives

• Serve as primary liaison with co-determination bodies and negotiate collective agreements

• Partner with People Business Partners to implement organizational changes effectively

• Support union/works council negotiations and manage people transitions sensitively

Talent Development & Acquisition

• Ensure robust talent pipeline development in partnership with market and GBU/GF stakeholders

• Deliver P4G workshops to enhance people management capabilities across the organization

• Engage in talent reviews and provide development guidance to employees and managers

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on strategic leadership hires that strengthen critical capabilities

Operational Support & Compliance

• Support on-site People & Culture activities requiring local presence or language expertise

• Facilitate learning initiatives and ensure compliance with local requirements

• Manage rewards and recognition programs, including collective agreement negotiations

• Champion digital adoption of ESS/MSS and One Support platform

About you

Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years of Progressive HR experience

• At least 5 years in HR leadership roles

• Proven track record in managing HR operations across multiple countries

• Experience in leading organizational transformations

• International HR experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

• Background in employee relations and labor negotiations

• Experience partnering with senior business leaders

Soft and Technical Skills:

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

• Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Expertise in change management and cultural transformation

• Proficiency in talent management, HR analytics, and HR technologies

• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in collective bargaining

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Adaptability to fast-paced, evolving environments

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred

Languages:

• Fluent in English and Hungarian. Knowledge of Greek, or Ukrainian is a plus

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 through promotions, lateral moves, or international assignments, your professional journey is in your hands.

• Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits: high-quality healthcare coverage; Wellness programs; 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave; Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential counseling and others

• At Sanofi, we're not just offering a job – we're inviting you to be part of a mission to improve lives through the power of science. Join us in making a difference!

• Company car available

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