Sr Specialist People Partner

Job description

Job Purpose: To provide effective Talent Acquisition and People Partnering support to the Commercial function by partnering with business leaders to understand workforce needs, attract and select high-quality talent, and deliver key people initiatives throughout the employee lifecycle. The role ensures timely recruitment, effective onboarding, talent management, employee engagement and HR support in alignment with Hikma’s HR strategy, policies and business objectives. Duties & Responsibilities: Participates in the development and implementation of People function policies, processes and procedures to ensure all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled. Prepares the development of HC budget, and monitors financial performance versus the budget to ensure alignment. Contributes to the preparation of the People function budget and related suctions to ensure alignment with the approved set budget Partner with Commercial leaders and hiring managers to understand current and future manpower requirements. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned Commercial positions, from requisition to offer and onboarding. Develop effective sourcing strategies to attract high-quality and diverse talent. Manage candidate pipelines and ensure timely closure of vacancies in line with agreed recruitment timelines. Conduct CV screening, competency-based interviews and candidate assessments in partnership with hiring managers. Build and maintain talent pools for critical and frequently recruited Commercial positions. Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives targeting Commercial talent. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey. Act as a key HR contact and trusted partner for assigned Commercial functions. Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees on people-related matters. Understand business priorities and translate them into appropriate people solutions. Support managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance, development, career movement and offboarding. Provide HR insights and recommendations to managers based on workforce data and business needs. Support talent identification, succession planning and career development activities within Commercial. Partner with managers to identify critical roles and talent gaps. Follow up on individual development plans and talent actions. Coordinate with Talent/L&D teams to ensure appropriate development interventions. Support the implementation of the annual performance management cycle for Commercial employees. Coach and guide managers on performance-related processes and employee development. Promote a positive employee experience and Hikma culture within the Commercial organization. Ensure accurate and timely HR data and employee information within HCM systems. Prepare regular HR reports and dashboards covering headcount, vacancies, turnover, recruitment and other people metrics. Coordinate with People Shared Services to ensure smooth execution of employee-related transactions. Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures and applicable labor requirements.