P&O People Partner Associate

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. Kickstart your career in People and Organization by shaping meaningful employee experiences that truly make a difference. As a People Partner Associate at Novartis, you will play a key role in supporting leaders and associates through every stage of the employee lifecycle. From driving culture and inclusion initiatives to enabling seamless people processes, you will contribute to building an environment where individuals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team where you will learn, develop, and make a real impact from day one. Job Description Key Responsibilities Support leaders and associates on employee lifecycle processes and key moments that matter. Partner with managers to deliver effective performance, engagement, and people experience initiatives. Assist in implementing People and Organization programs aligned with business and country priorities. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety across teams. Leverage data and analytics to identify trends and support informed decision-making. Support organizational changes and ensure compliance with local regulations and policies. Drive continuous improvement of people processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience. Essential Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field. Relevant experience in Human Resources, people operations, or administrative support roles. Foundational knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and human resources practices. Strong collaboration skills with ability to work effectively across teams and functions. Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Requirements Experience supporting human resources initiatives or projects in a corporate environment. Exposure to organizational change or employee engagement programs. 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, Waterfall Model 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 .