People Partner

Job Description Summary #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. Job Description 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 Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. In the context of China Cross-Border Data Transfer (CBDT) policy, if you need to apply for a position in China, please go to the local Recruiting System TaleNov .