Talent Partner

The

Talent Partner

enables enterprise talent priorities through high‑quality execution, insight, and operational support for the

Global Talent Partner

community. You will support core talent activities across

Cross‑SET talent,

succession planning,

development centres, and the

Global Talent Marketplace, ensuring that talent data, materials, and outcomes are accurate, well‑governed, and translated into consistent, high‑quality experiences for HR and business stakeholders. This role is a development opportunity for experienced HR or talent professionals looking to build a career in

talent management

or progress into

Global Talent Partner

or

HRBP

roles. Ready to turn data, process, and collaboration into real career impact?

Accountabilities

You will be accountable for end‑to‑end delivery, data and insight, marketplace enablement, development experiences, and continuous improvement.

Talent process delivery: Drive the end‑to‑end delivery of talent reviews, succession, and

BCR

processes—from preparation and

data validation

through documentation and follow‑up—to enable smooth, timely, and globally consistent execution. Prepare high‑quality talent materials (data packs, dashboards, summaries, insight decks) that equip Global Talent Partners and HR stakeholders for focused, insight‑led discussions. Coordinate timelines, logistics, and system readiness across markets.

Talent data, insights and knowledge:

Extract, analyse and maintain

talent data across

Workday,

Eightfold, and reporting tools. Produce regular insights on

succession health,

pipeline strength,

diversity,

readiness, and

mobility. Safeguard

data accuracy, consistency and governance

across talent systems. Maintain Talent CoE knowledge assets, including

playbooks,

guidance, and

standards

documentation.

Talent Marketplace and mobility enablement: Support the operation and adoption of the

Global Talent Marketplace. Monitor internal mobility activity and generate actionable insights for Talent Partners and HRBPs. Provide practical education and guidance to drive effective use of internal mobility tools and processes—making opportunities more visible and accessible.

Development centres and talent experiences: Coordinate and support

development centres

and targeted

talent experiences

by managing logistics, assessment outputs, participant communications, and documentation. Partner with

L&D

and vendors to align with

Global Talent standards

and ensure development outcomes are captured and translated into

actionable plans.

Collaboration and continuous improvement: Work closely with Global Talent Partners to improve

process quality, efficiency and insight. Build strong working relationships with

HRBPs

and adjacent

CoEs

to ensure joined‑up delivery. Find opportunities to

simplify, standardise and enhance

talent tools and processes—removing friction so others can focus on higher‑value advisory work. Curious about how far this kind of impact can go?

Essential skills and experience

Complex HR/talent experience: HR or talent experience in a

complex organisation.

Process support: Hands‑on experience supporting

talent processes

end‑to‑end.

HR systems & people data: Strong capability working with

Workday,

Eightfold, and related reporting/visualisation tools; comfort with data quality, reconciliation and governance.

Organisation & delivery: Highly organised with strong

delivery

and

stakeholder support

skills across multiple markets and timelines.

Executor: Delivers with

rigour,

reliability, and

attention to detail.

Insight builder: Turns data into

clear, usable insights

and flags

risks early.

Enabler: Removes friction and enables

Talent Partners

and

HRBPs

to focus on higher‑value advisory work.

Desirable skills and experience

Talent CoE exposure: Experience within a Talent CoE or as a specialist in talent management.

Internal mobility platforms: Exposure to

internal mobility

or

talent marketplace

platforms.

Assessment & development centres: Experience supporting

assessment

or

development centre

activity.

Career progression interest: Clear motivation to progress toward

Global Talent Partner

or

HRBP

roles.

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.

AstraZeneca offers the chance to join a high-performing, digitally savvy global team that powers the enterprise to better serve patients every day. Work on technically challenging, interesting and complex initiatives that stretch thinking and build deep expertise, using data, technology and design thinking to influence how the organisation operates. An entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged: ideas are heard, smart risks are taken and there is real permission to own work from concept through to impact. Collaboration across diverse markets and functions brings constant opportunities to learn from bright colleagues, expand networks and see the direct link between what is delivered today and how it improves patients’ lives tomorrow.

If this role sounds like the next step in your talent career, apply now and help shape how AstraZeneca grows its people and its impact!

Date Posted

14-Apr-2026

Closing Date

02-May-2026

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.