Global Head of Recruitment Experience Partners (REP)

About the job

Summary Job Title: Global Head of Recruitment Experience Partners (REP) Primary Location: Prague, Czech Republic Other Locations; Dublin, Ireland, United Kingdom Relocation Support: This role can be based in Prague, CZ, Dublin, Ireland or Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if the locations are accessible for you. Ready to shape the future of global recruitment? As Global Head of Recruitment Experience Partners (REP), you will lead the global execution of recruiting activities across 81 countries, ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. This is your opportunity to drive innovation, embed best practices and processes, and empower teams to deliver exceptional outcomes that fuel Novartis’ mission to reimagine medicine through scalable, efficient and high-quality hiring processes. About The Role 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. • Take responsibility for global recruitment performance metrics, leading continuous improvement initiatives that champion operational excellence, equity, and belonging. • Encourage a spirit of innovation and the adoption of best practices that prioritize inclusivity at every stage of the recruitment journey. 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. Desirable Requirements • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with artificial intelligence tools and analytics to enhance hiring outcomes.

Requirements

• Global Recruitment Operations
• Leadership Skills
• Change Implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources
• Business Administration

Preferred Technologies

• Global Recruitment Operations
• Leadership Skills
• Change Implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement

Benefits

• Monthly pension contribution matching up to 3%
• Risk Life Insurance
• 5-week holiday per year
• 4 paid sick days
• Cafeteria employee benefit program
• Meal vouchers
• Company car / Car Allowance
• Multisport Card
• Employee Share Purchase Plan

About the company

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.