Junior People Partner

Choose LocationChoose Location# Junior People PartnerREQ-Oct 13, 2025Ireland SummaryThe Junior People Partner plays a critical role in supporting the People & Organisation (P&O) function in Novartis Ireland. This role is designed for an ambitious, proactive, and collaborative individual who is eager to grow within the P&O/HR space. The Junior People Partner will work closely with an experienced People Partnering Team, managers, leaders and Country P&O Head to deliver high-quality support across the employee experience. Through your hands-on work you will gain knowledge and invaluable experience to develop your core skills within areas such as employee relations, people partnering, project management, and people insights. About the Role Location: Dublin, Ireland; HybridNovartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Key Responsibilities: First point of escalation for employees and managers on the day-to-day P&O topics, providing advice, guidance and support. Handle P&O administration including HRIS data quality, invoices, compliance, vendor engagement, and right to work/visa processes. Engage, support and driving a variety of P&O projects and initiatives, such as Onboarding, Knowledge Management and Reporting. Monitor compliance, risk management, and review P&O controls in collaboration with the P&O Head. Contribute ideas and solutions to the P&O network (Country Business Partners, Global Business Partners, and Country P&O Boards). Establish strong relationships with cross-divisional P&O community members to understand needs and drive continuous improvement. Support quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and continuous improvement for P&O People Partnering and related processes. Shadow and learn from People Partners and P&O Business Partner to build capability in areas such as employee relations and performance management. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. A collaborative mindset and ability to build trust and credibility with team and stakeholders. Customer-focused approach, delivering high-quality work to internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in English (oral and written). Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Good judgement and discretion in managing sensitive and confidential situations. Technically savvy; exposure to HRIS systems like Workday is a strong advantage. Desired Requirements: Experience in an HR support, coordinator or administrator role. Understanding of Irish employment law and HR best practices. 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. Why Novartis: Join our Novartis Network: Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally:People & OrganizationUniversal Hierarchy NodeIrelandDublin (NOCC)IE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland LtdHuman ResourcesFull timeRegularNoNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.REQ- Junior People Partner