Strategic Workforce Planning Lead & Recruiter (German C2)

Company Description

At AstraZeneca, we make a difference every day by delivering life-changing medicines to millions of people globally. Our purpose is ambitious and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building an inspiring culture where we celebrate bold thinking. We are curious, creative, and open to new ideas.

We have had a presence in Germany for over 20 years and since then we have gone from strength to strength. Currently Germany is our biggest market in EUCAN region and ranks as our Top #4 largest market at AZ globally. So, join us and become part of an extraordinary place to work!

Job Description

This is a dual role that includes both Strategic Planning and Recruitment Activities. Experience in Commercial Recruitment processes is required, since 40-50 hires per year are expected. German C2 is a must.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Design and implement the workforce planning strategy, framework, and processes.
• Propose different workforce planning scenarios to guide and inform decisions and strategies about workforce and staffing.
• Provide strategic advice to HRBP´s to translate and articulate the organization's business goals and priorities into staffing decisions (recruitment, learning and talent development, succession planning, etc.)
• Provide in-depth data analysis on demand & supply, workforce plans & mitigation actions, and benchmark data, analyzing the workforce data to identify trends, document workforce trends or constraints to define and/or advise on required actions.
• Upskill HR staff to key workforce planning metrics to enable them to effectively support the business and challenge decisions.
• Focus on field positions (commercial and medical), deliver the recruitment services and inputs to the formulation of recruitment strategies while developing strong partnerships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Participate in all activities in the recruitment life cycle including recruitment marketing, sourcing planning, screening, interviewing, pre-selecting, offer management, hiring and onboarding.
• Success analysis of selected recruiting channels including the creation of regular KPI´s reporting.
• Ensure assigned recruitment services are in compliance with Global Recruitment and country's policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor´s Degree
• Extensive knowledge of skills management, strategic workforce planning, and performance management (at least 8 years)
• 6+ years of experience in project management
• Expert in delivering global, full life cycle recruitment services.
• Expert in multi-channel targeted recruitment marketing campaigns and identifying and securing passive candidates via various ‘direct’ channels including social media, networking, market mapping, career fairs, industry events, etc.
• Experience with Workday application tracking system or other related systems
• Highly Competent IT skills, including advanced level of Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

You will join an innovative, entrepreneurial company that plays to win and put its clients first and create an environment that enables people to reach their potential supporting a culture where everyone feels valued, included, and connected.