Director – IT Business Partner: Talent Management, Organisation Effectiveness & Learning

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming workforce strategies through digital innovation? As the Director, IT Business Partner for Talent Management, Organisational Effectiveness & Learning, you'll be at the forefront of integrating AI, automation, and analytics to modernize people strategies. This pivotal role involves partnering with senior HR and enterprise leaders to deliver scalable, intelligent solutions that drive competitive advantage. You'll architect the enterprise's digital talent and learning agenda, unlocking workforce potential and embedding continuous learning into the business fabric. Are you prepared to future-proof the organization by designing technology ecosystems that optimize talent performance and build resilient cultures for the digital age?

Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute an AI-enabled HR technology strategy for Talent Management, Learning, and Organisational Effectiveness.
• Shape digital roadmaps in alignment with people strategy and business priorities.
• Drive transformation by deploying next-generation talent and learning platforms across the enterprise.
• Harness data and workforce analytics to deliver actionable insights and enhance decision-making.
• Ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI and automation across the employee lifecycle.
• Lead large-scale organisational change and drive digital adoption for an elevated employee experience.
• Optimise HR technology ecosystems, including HCM and analytics platforms, and ensure seamless integration.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, HR, or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• 12+ years’ experience in digital HR leadership or IT business partnering within large, complex global organisations.
• Demonstrated success in digital HR strategy delivery, AI, automation, and workforce analytics.
• Proven ability to influence and partner at executive level, including HRCOE and business leaders.
• Deep expertise in HCM platforms, employee experience technologies, and workforce data analytics.
• Strong command of data privacy, AI ethics, digital change management, and technology adoption.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing third-party vendors.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience in HR tech leadership roles in large organisations.
• Engagement with external digital transformation, HR tech, or AI communities.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey as we become a digital and data-led enterprise. With investment behind us, there's no slowing us down. Here you'll find countless opportunities to innovate and grow while contributing to something far bigger.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

09-Jul-2025

Closing Date

26-Jul-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.