Global Head of Recruitment Experience Partners (REP)

Key Responsibilities 

• Inspire, guide, and empower regional Recruitment Experience Partners (REP) leaders to cultivate inclusive, high-performing teams that represent the full spectrum of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities within our global workforce. Prioritize equitable access to growth, development, and leadership opportunities for all team members. 

• Collaborate closely with the Global Recruitment Business Partner (RBP) function to attract top talent for high-volume roles across all locations and units. 

• Partner with Recruitment Business Partners (RBP) unit teams to co-create and deliver innovative, inclusive sourcing strategies for senior leadership roles, actively seeking out diverse candidate pools and removing barriers to advancement. 

• Drive global recruitment efficiency by standardizing technology usage and leveraging accessible, AI-driven solutions. Implement consistent processes, tools, and compliance standards across regions to enable scalable, barrier-free, and inclusive hiring practices for all applicants, including those with disabilities or from underrepresented groups. 

• Take responsibility for global recruitment performance metrics, leading continuous improvement initiatives that champion operational excellence, equity, and belonging. Foster a culture of data-informed, unbiased decision-making by utilizing KPIs and predictive analytics to identify gaps, and measure progress. 

• Encourage a spirit of innovation and the adoption of best practices that prioritize inclusivity at every stage of the recruitment journey. Strive to deliver an outstanding, accessible, and respectful experience for all candidates and hiring managers, strengthening our employer brand as a welcoming and equitable workplace worldwide. 

Essential Requirements 

• Proven experience leading global recruitment operations and driving process standardization. 

• Strong leadership skills with ability to coach and develop diverse, high-performing teams. 

• Expertise in implementing change and embedding best practices across complex corporate organizations. 

• Deep knowledge of recruiting systems, tools, and data-driven decision-making methodologies. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to influence at all levels. 

• Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.   

Desirable Requirements 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with artificial intelligence tools and analytics to enhance hiring outcomes  

Benefits and Rewards 

Czech Republic 

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Company car / Car Allowance; Multisport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/ 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

Accessibility and Accommodation 

Czech Republic 

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. 

India 

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.