Workforce Data Manager, People Services (fix-term/secondment)

Workforce Data Manager, People Services

Role: Secondment/fix-term for 12-18 months

Primary Location: Warsaw, hybrid work

Introduction to role: 

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering exceptional data administration support to employees, line managers, and the HR community across Poland and Germany? As the Workforce Data Services Lead, you will be reporting to the Regional Workforce Data Associate Director and will be responsible for implementing the regional strategy to enhance self-service Data Administration and adapting the Global HR Data Standards. 

Accountabilities: 

In this role, you will manage and develop the team responsible for HR operations, ensuring consistent service delivery, adherence to SLAs, and continuous improvement across supported markets. You will own in-country Workday HR data and employee records, safeguarding accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in line with Global/Regional Data Standards and applicable privacy and security requirements. You will supervise the end-to-end preparation and issuance of employment documents across markets—such as contracts, addenda, and employment letters—ensuring compliance with local legislation, corporate policies, and audit readiness. You will establish and monitor robust data quality controls, conduct periodic audits and reconciliations, and identify, track, and resolve data defects in partnership with HR Operations, Payroll, and Workday/Product teams, driving sustainable root-cause remediation.

Essential Skills/Experience: 

- Fluent English

- Rigorous and analytical thinking 

- Experience with Workday, ServiceNow  

- Independent and collaborative worker 

- Experience in leading teams supporting HR processes and data transactions in Workday 

- Keen attention to detail and focus on data accuracy while managing multiple projects/tasks simultaneously 

- Experience supporting HR Systems implementation and development 

- Ability to manage competing tasks efficiently and prioritize workload within a matrixed team environment 

- Experience of delivering against Service Level agreements, including working with third party providers to meet work deadlines 

- Enjoys working as part of a lively and hard-working team, performing together under pressure to meet monthly payroll deadlines 

- Highly developed communications, organization and interpersonal skills 

- Proven ability to maintain highly confidential data 

Desirable Skills/Experience: 

- German Language

- Professional HR qualification 

- Experience with PowerBI, and emerging HR digital/automation tools 

- Knowledge of regional labor legislation 

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. 

Date Posted

03-Dec-2025

Closing Date

17-Dec-2025

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.