Summary
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Location: Hyderabad, India
Relocation Support: Yes
Join us as a P&O Technology Advisor and help shape the future of how Novartis empowers its people. In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering innovative digital solutions that enhance the employee experience across the entire People & Organization (P&O) function. From Talent Acquisition to Rewards, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, configure, and optimize technologies that drive efficiency, compliance, and engagement. If you're passionate about human-centered design, continuous improvement, and making a real impact through technology, this is your opportunity to thrive in a global, purpose-driven environment.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with P&O stakeholders to gather and validate business and technology requirements.
- Partner with DDIT and vendors to deliver solutions aligned with the P&O technology roadmap.
- Design and configure systems to meet functional, compliance, and role-based access needs.
- Develop and execute test plans, scenarios, and validation processes for P&O systems.
- Provide expert support during hypercare and BAU phases, resolving issues efficiently.
- Create and deliver engaging training materials and sessions for P&O teams.
- Build dashboards and reports that drive insights and support data-driven decisions.
- Stay current on P&O technologies and trends to guide optimal system configurations.
- Promote adoption of P&O tools and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with legal, SOX, and internal P&O standards and practices.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in People & Organization systems or a related field
- Minimum 5+ years of experience with P&O technologies, especially Workday
- Proven expertise in Workday implementation, configuration, and support
- Familiarity with tools like ServiceNow, SAP HCM, Cornerstone, EdCast, Avature, Benify, and Gloat
- Experience working with Agile methodologies such as SCRUM
- Strong understanding of compliance areas including GxP, data privacy, and system validation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a global, matrixed environment
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Desirable Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ knowledge and experience with a range of P&O technologies and tools, especially Workday
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
