External Job Description **About us** At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. All our decisions are taken with our most important stakeholder in mind – the patients. Having a rich history of innovation that dates back over 100 years, Sanofi more than ever stays true to its commitment to transform the practice of medicine by providing potentially life-changing treatments and the protection of life-saving vaccines to millions of people. This history includes the first treatments for many rare diseases and the establishment of standards of care in diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Sanofi’s commitment to public health has helped protect hundreds of millions of people from influenza every year for decades and pushed polio to the brink of eradication, while its scientific vision has led to breakthrough innovations in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. ~ 43.07Bn€ Net Sales FY23 ~90 countries ~ 91K employees ~ 59 manufacturing sites ~ 20 R&D sites **Our Team:** Sanofi Business Operations (BO) provides support across global functions to help drive efficiency, value, and operational excellence. Within BO, the **People Services (PS)** team is responsible for delivering end-to-end HR services, supporting employees through their entire lifecycle. As the **Chengdu PS Manager** , you will manage a team of 20+ people and lead the delivery of high-quality, compliant People Services for the region. You will report to the People Services Head of the Kuala Lumpur Hub and collaborate closely with global and regional stakeholders. **Main Responsibilities:** **Leadership & Team Management:** + Lead and inspire the Chengdu PS team to deliver service excellence. + Drive a collaborative and high-performing culture. + Set clear goals, support development plans, and coach team members. + Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (DTPs) in processes, while identifying and driving opportunities for efficiency or automation **Service Delivery:** + Oversee delivery of key HR processes: Employee Life Cycle, Payroll, and Time Management. + Ensure data accuracy in Workday and integration with payroll systems. + Track KPIs and address service issues through root cause analysis. **Digitalization & Process Improvement:** + Implement digital HR tools and process simplifications across the region. + Lead rollout of self-service processes in Workday (e.g., hiring, job changes). + Drive local adoption of global initiatives and contribute to automation projects. **Operational & Financial Management:** + Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for PS Chengdu. + Set up regional governance with key partners (P&C, Finance, Digital, etc.). + Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and business continuity standards. **About You** **Experience:** + 5+ years of experience leading HR operations or shared services in Asia. + Proven track record in managing large teams and transformation projects. **Soft & Technical Skills:** + Strong understanding of HR models (HRBP, COEs, Shared Services). + Familiarity with Workday, One Support and digital HR tools. + Strategic thinking with the ability to solve operational challenges. + Effective leadership, team-building, and communication skills. **Education:** + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related fields. **Languages:** + Proficiency in English (advanced level). + Local language proficiency **Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_** Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement (https://www.sanofi.com/en/careers/global-terms-and-conditions/) Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)