Alcatel-Lucent Looking For CNS People Partner – Business Application at Bangalore, India Full Time

Works with their Businesses leadership teams to assess and anticipate People related needs with and on behalf of the business and communicate those needs proactively to develop integrated strategies.

Accountable and responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the People strategy within their business

Understanding of legal requirements related to management of employees to reduce legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance, partnering with the legal department as needed.

Continually challenge the People’s effectiveness within the organization, proposing new ideas and options to lead to expansion of roles to drive stronger results

Drives and supports the People agenda within the organization, ensuring that all teams are equipped and able to deliver against the annual recurring people management requirements and collaboration among teams

Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition.

Drives and support retention strategies for key talent. Providing guidance on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Identify training plans for business units as well as leadership and coaching needs.

Formulate partnerships across the People Organization to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Key Interfaces

People Organization – Services unit for support on Talent Acquisition and Training

People Organization – Experience unit for LM and Employee support in the countries and program execution

People Organization – Direction unit for Compensation planning and process

People Organization – Experience unit for LM and Employee support in the countries and program execution

Business Group People Organization – Collaboration with other People Partners from within the Business Group and from other Business Group People Partners

Business Group – Central Functions interface for resource and OPEX management, to include Finance and Operation teams

Your skills and experience

A thorough understanding of the below subject, and able to apply experience, knowledge and skills to complex situations and relationships. Regarded as an expert in these areas, and able to coach others.

People Strategy – with emphasis on strategic planning processes and tools, linking business strategy to people strategies, and the link between employee engagement and business performance.

Change Management – strong ability to challenge the status quo, design and lead change interventions, and help people adapt to change.

Competence Development – Strong understanding of how to leverage training, development boards, performance management, and leadership to build people’s skills and close competence gaps.

Business and Financial Acumen – Understand Nokias strategic direction, market and technological trends, communication markets, the business and competitive landscapes, as well as relevant business unit strategies. Nokias global, regional and local organizations, and their respective cultures, requirements and politics.

Project management – Relevant project management methodologies, demand planning / forecasting methods and tools, HR case management methods and tools.

Judgement, Impact and Influence – Effective judgement, impact and influencing techniques, and own style.

Consulting Skills – The consulting cycle, the different roles in the model, and effective interventions to provide services to customers, and maintain effective partnerships.

Communication and relationship management – Effective communication styles and techniques, to shape and influence others’ behavior and build bi-directional relationships, as well as negotiation skills for internal and external parties.

It would be nice if you also had:

A sufficient understanding of the below areas is required, and how to apply them in typical situations within role. Regarded as proficient in these areas, and able to coach others.

Resourcing – Familiarity with resourcing models and innovative ways to attract, select and orientate talent. Knowledge of processes including workforce planning, diversity, interviewing skills, induction and on-boarding, and exit management.

Reward & Recognition – Understanding of end-to-end reward & recognition processes, including pay management, annual salary review, and broad-banding and how to apply these to business requirements.

Employee Relations – Understanding of Nokias terms and conditions and relevant employment regulations, as well as managing workers’ representatives and employee bodies.

HR Systems – SAP P24, Success4U, Taleo and other HR systems and process steps.

Continuous Improvement – Creating continuous improvement and innovation cultures using benchmarking and continuous improvement tools and techniques.

Analytics – The use of Power BI for reporting and understanding of the data representation

Leadership & Execution – Leadership and coaching awareness, tools and techniques, and self-awareness to drive performance.

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg

Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.