People Excellence Partner

Sanofi•Framingham, MA

1d•$105,000 - $151,667•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the People Excellence Partner Lead, the People Excellence Partner (PEP) is responsible for delivering People & Culture (P&C) excellence and enhancing the employee experience through employee centered initiatives, core P&C processes, and enabling self-service. This role combines strategic partnership and forward-thinking advisory responsibilities with hands-on execution, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness and focusing on high-impact initiatives that drive business outcomes. The PEP plays a dual role: acting as a trusted advisor for core P&C processes, employee experience initiatives, and organizational transformations, while also leading managers and employees through Performance Improvement processes — providing coaching, guidance, and consultative support to create a high-performing, healthy work environment. The PEP will be forward-thinking, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with demonstrated experience in Human Resources and prior client-facing responsibilities. This individual takes initiative, operates with a sense of urgency, and thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. About Sanofi We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 5+ years of relevant Human Resources experience
Candidates without a Bachelor's degree may be considered with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant HR experience
Prior relevant experience must be in an HR role with client-facing responsibilities, including guiding and coaching employees and managers through core HR processes
Demonstrated experience with performance management and employee relations, including leading Performance Improvement processes
Working knowledge of Human Resources policies, procedures, and operational execution of People & Culture initiatives
Ability to work independently with sound judgment and strong decision-making skills
Ability to take initiative, demonstrate a sense of urgency, and flex in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in a highly matrixed and/or globally aligned organization
Experience leading projects and managing successful change initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with key P&C and People Services colleagues and the business, serving as a forward-thinking advisor who proactively identifies opportunities for P&C excellence and recommends solutions that align with organizational priorities and drive measurable outcomes
Work closely with People Business Partners, COEs, Legal, employees, and management to address people-related matters holistically
Independently guide and coach employees and managers through core P&C processes, including year-end performance assessments, compensation planning, talent cycle, and talent acquisition practices
Actively partner with People Business Partners to develop and execute plans for implementation and communication of key P&C processes focusing on high-impact initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness
Serve as a resource for Workday notifications, approvals, and minimal P&C-only transactions
Provide consultative support and guidance to managers on the resolution of employee performance concerns, ensuring performance gaps are clearly understood to determine the appropriate ongoing coaching, corrective action, and/or formal performance management needed; partner with managers early to influence a culture of continuous feedback and high performance
Lead managers and employees through the end-to-end Performance Improvement process
Participate in analyzing, developing, recommending, and implementing Performance Management practices and procedures to proactively educate managers and P&C on performance patterns and best practices
Partner with People Business Partners and the business on large organizational changes — such as Reductions in Force, Expansions, and/or Reorganizations — owning project delivery end to end in support of the company's short- and long-term goals
Support Merger & Acquisition and Divestiture activities
Lead and manage successful change initiatives & people related projects, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder alignment throughout
Liaise with the business on compensation topics such as grading positions and salary analyses, engaging COE Partners and People Business Partners as needed
Support specific analytical needs of People Business Partners and/or the business
Assist in developing and support the delivery of training and other proactive measures to ensure a high-performing organization
Promote continuous improvement through feedback loops and process improvement initiatives with People Business Partners, COE Partners, and People Services
Proactively encourage all managers and employees to utilize Employee/Manager self-service tools, OneSupport, and Concierge to enable efficiency and autonomy
Maintain all related documentation and records of actions taken across P&C processes and Performance Improvement cases
Ensure all practices and recommendations are consistent with company policies, legal requirements, and organizational values
Consult with legal counsel as needed on sensitive or complex matters