HCM Data Expert

Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally. Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
HCM Data Expert to play a critical role in managing, analyzing, and optimizing our human capital management (HCM) data. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of HR processes, data structures, and reporting tools in Workday HCM platform.

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Maintain data integrity within the HCM system (Workday).

• Oversee data migration and upgrades as needed which migrating from one system to another.

• Develop and implement data quality checks and validation rules to ensure accuracy and consistency during User Acceptance Testing.

• Proactively identify and resolve data quality issues, working with relevant stakeholders to address root causes.

• Collaborate with IT to maintain system security and prevent data breaches.

• Support in implementation of data governance policies and procedures.

• Support in data accuracy through regular audits and data cleansing activities.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM/Information Technology/Business Administration (with a focus on HR or data analysis)

• Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken)

• At least 5+ years (minimum) of hands-on experience working with at least one major HCM system (e.g. Workday, SAP). This should include:

• Navigating the system, understanding its data structure, and performing data entry and maintenance.

• Generating standard reports and extracting data for analysis.

• Ideally, experience with system configuration, data migration, or integrations.

• Involvement in data cleansing and data quality improvement initiatives.

• Understanding of core HR functions (e.g., talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations) and their associated data.

• Experience participating in or leading HR technology projects, such as system implementations or upgrades.

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 24 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged! 

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Curiosity, Employee Relationship Management (Erm), Hr Administration, HRIS (Human Resource Management System), Hr Operations (Hr Ops), Hr Policies, HR Service Delivery, Human Resource Management System, Human Resources (HR), Labour Law, Life Insurance, Organizational Development (OD), Payroll, Resource Allocation, Sdm, Service Delivery Framework, Strategic Human Resources Leadership, Talent Development, Talent Management