About Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.
Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity:
As a People Operations Partner, you will be responsible for providing support to employees and managers across multiple countries, handling cases that have been escalated by the “HR Service Delivery Team”. You will be offering expertise in multi-country policies and general Human Resources (HR) knowledge to educate and assist leaders, managers, and associates on various People-related topics.
Additionally, as part of the People Operations Specialists team, you will support all customer groups and facilitate the management of life cycle events, resolving employee relations issues, and providing guidance and support to leaders regarding HR matters and policies.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist managers and employees with legally compliant and reliable advice and guidance on a wide range of case management issues.
• Oversee all aspects of employee relations case management, including underperformance, disciplinary matters, cross-border challenges, grievances, and sickness absences.
• Take charge of a diverse portfolio of business change projects and in-country initiatives, working closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to ensure successful implementation.
• Provide support to HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence in the execution of cyclical HR processes, such as talent management and rewards programs.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Solid experience in providing legally compliant advice on case management matters.
• Proven ability in managing employee relations issues, including performance and disciplinary cases.
• Track record in overseeing business change projects with HR Business Partners.
• Experience supporting HR processes like talent management and rewards.
• Fluent in English and Hungarian with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in managing high-risk employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• This is a fixed-term, full-time position.
• Position is based in Hungary, Budapest office.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per week in our Hungary office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
• Opportunity and support to continuous development
• Inspiring work climate

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract