Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join Merck. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Local HR BP & Country HR head for Austria & Portugal Your Role: * As local HR BP & Country HR head for Austria & Portugal you are driving the country people agenda across organization effectiveness, workforce planning, talent, succession, leadership development, employee relations, and change management * You act as strategic HR partner to leaders, ensuring strong alignment between business priorities, country needs, and people strategies * You are used to operate effectively in a matrix environment, balancing country HR leadership responsibilities with global business HRBP accountabilities to shape people decisions and position the organization for future needs * Manage our external payroll provider and take all necessary actions to ensure proper payroll processing, including preview calculations/forecasts and accrual management Who You Are * Bachelor's degree required with minimum 5 years of relevant HRBP experience * Experience in HR operations and/or a Global HRBP role in a fast-changing and matrix environment is required, ideally in the pharmaceutical or life science industry * Proven experience as a strategic HR partner on organizational design, talent strategy, succession planning, leadership development * Demonstrated ability to operate successfully in a complex matrix structure, balancing country leadership and global business HRBP responsibilities * Proven experience in change management and navigating complex transformation projects with internal & external stakeholders * Strong hands-on mentality and execution skills in a high-change business setting What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Benefits offered by the Company include paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. Salary Pay range for this position starts with 80.000 EUR pa.. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position is eligible for a performance-based bonus. Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity! About this job Employment type: Full Time (Permanent employment) Salary: from 80,000 EUR yearly Seniority level: Professional Experience Work model: On-site Place of work: Wien Field of work: Human Resources Unfilled vacancies: 1 vacancy unfilled for this position About the company Employer: Merck Gesellschaft mbH Number of employees: 101 - 500 employees Locations: Wien Details about this job Full Time (Permanent employment) * Monday to Friday * 38,5 hours Place of work * Wien Must-have skills * organizational design * talent strategy * succession planning * leadership development Must-have education * Bachelor's degree required with minimum 5 years of relevant HRBP experience Benefits * Company pension plan
