
People Excellence Lead HGU Cluster
Budapest, Hongrie Permanent Posté le Jul. 17, 2025 Expire le Jul. 31, 2025Job 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!
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