People Services Senior Generalist at Sanofi · Bogotá

People Services Senior Generalist
Location: Bogota
Job title: People Services Senior Generalist
Location: Bogotá
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The People Services Senior Generalist is part of the North America People Services organization and reports to the People Services C2R Lead in the Bogotá Hub, with a dotted-line relationship to the North America People Services Data Quality Manager. This role plays a critical part in ensuring data integrity, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across People Services processes.
The Senior Generalist acts as a key Workday and HR operations expert, supporting data quality audits, employee master data management, reporting, process documentation, system testing, and stakeholder support. The role also contributes to enhancing employee experience by driving automation opportunities, strengthening governance, and providing guidance to People Services teams and business stakeholders.
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Main responsibilities
Conduct daily audits of employee, payroll-impacting, and organizational data within Workday for the North America region
Identify data quality issues and partner with relevant stakeholders to implement corrections
Ensure integrity, accuracy, and consistency of employee master data
Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and governance requirements
Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits
Support People & Culture teams and business stakeholders with reporting, analytics, and data validation requests
Create and maintain reports and dashboards to support operational and business decision-making
Analyze data trends and recommend actions to improve data quality and process effectiveness
Monitor key operational metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday processes and functionality
Manage and support workforce-related processes, including Reduction in Force (RIF) and VIE activities
Support testing activities related to Workday enhancements, releases, and new functionalities
Provide backup support for Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) mass upload processes
Maintain process documentation and ensure alignment with operational standards
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
Deliver Workday training and knowledge-sharing sessions to Tier 1 People Services teams
Support onboarding and capability-building initiatives for new team members
Promote best practices and continuous learning within the People Services organization
Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process optimization
Drive initiatives that enhance service delivery, efficiency, and employee experience
Support digital transformation projects and operational excellence programs
Contribute to standardization and simplification efforts across People Services operations
About you
Experience
Experience in HR Operations, People Services, HRIS, Employee Data Management, or related areas
Strong experience working with Workday and employee data processes
Experience in HR reporting, auditing, data quality management, and process improvement
Experience supporting stakeholders in a shared services or multinational environment is preferred
Soft & Technical skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Strong customer-service mindset and employee-focus approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and innovation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within global teams
Solid experience with Workday reporting and employee data management
Knowledge of payroll-impacting transactions and HR processes
Experience conducting audits and data validation activities
Familiarity with EIBs, mass uploads, and HR system testing
Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities
Experience developing SOPs and process documentation
Education
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, or related field
Languages
English: Advanced proficiency required
Portuguese is a plus
Why choose us?
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether through promotion or lateral moves, at home or internationally.
You'll be part of a global People Services organization focused on delivering exceptional employee experiences through innovation, service excellence, and data quality. You'll gain exposure to North American HR operations and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across regions. You'll contribute to digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives with significant business impact. Flexible working policies, growth opportunities, and an inclusive culture that empowers people to thrive.
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
To apply under the disability condition, it is necessary to have a certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection to comply with the obligations established in Law 2466 of 2025 regarding the hiring of people with disabilities.
If you require any reasonable accommodation or adjustment during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition team. This information will be treated confidentially and will not impact your application.
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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 and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!