Senior Specialist, HR Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

About this role

Responsibilities

• Champion Global Excellence: Support the global vision and strategic objectives for HR processes and technology, ensuring alignment with Lonza’s goals.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: Implement and advocate for the LBMS framework within HR Services Delivery. Drive initiatives that promote lean concepts, including 6s, A3, and DMAIC, to streamline operations.
• Optimize HR Processes: Conduct comprehensive reviews of Payroll and HR processes to identify risks and opportunities. Use Lean and Six Sigma methods to develop and execute effective solutions, such as FMEA.
• Advance Business Processes: Introduce and maintain a Business Process Management Framework including service catalogues and process maps.
• Drive Key Projects: Apply Lonza Project Methodology to manage and deliver improvement projects. Facilitate workshops for problem-solving and process enhancement.
• Measure and Monitor: Collaborate across  and stakeholders to establish and track key performance metrics. Utilize data analytics to drive decisions and measure progress.
• Foster Global Collaboration: Partner with colleagues across regions to replicate successful initiatives and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified; experience leading HR process improvement initiatives using Lean, DMAIC, process mapping and root cause analysis.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, measure KPIs and generate actionable insights using tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• AI & Automation: Experience using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and AI-enabled HR platforms (e.g. Workday, ServiceNow). Exposure to workflow automation tools such as Power Automate, Automation Anywhere or other RPA solutions is advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Power BI, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint, with the ability to create dashboards, reports, process maps and business presentations.
• Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement: Experience driving adoption of continuous improvement initiatives, influencing stakeholders, facilitating workshops and supporting organisational change.
• Communication & Facilitation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Organisation & Project Management: Highly organised with strong attention to detail, prioritisation skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Customer & Employee Experience Focus: Ability to identify pain points and support the design of efficient, user-centred HR processes and services.

About Lonza Group

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.