Job Description
Welcome to Merz Therapeutics, a leading pharmaceutical company that helps people with movement disorders, neurological diseases, liver diseases and other health conditions regain their quality of life.
We are proud to be a family-owned and value-driven company that has been dedicated to serving the needs of our patients for 110 years and is now a global innovation leader with products in more than 90 countries.
Our goal is to use our products to improve treatment outcomes for patients around the world, thereby reducing the burden of suffering for affected people and their surroundings.
Our dedication and commitment to relentless research and development is to ensure that unmet patient needs are identified, and appropriate treatments are provided.
Therefore, become part of our international and motivated Merz Therapeutics family now and help us achieve our goal:
"BETTER OUTCOMES FOR MORE PATIENTS"
We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (m/f/d) to join our Global HR team dedicated to the unit HRBP Global Commercial & Europe. In this role, you will partner closely with employees and leaders in our global Commercial organization. Within our region Europe, you will collaborate with Country Managers and HR Experts to build and retain a cohesive HR infrastructure by supporting Global HR initiatives within this region.
- Employee Life Cycle Management: Create a positive and engaging employee experience by overseeing the entire Employee Life Cycle, from attracting and hiring top talent to ensuring a smooth onboarding process. Facilitate exciting performance management programs and support employees in their career development. Manage essential HR documents with precision, and coordinate with employment lawyers on labor law matters as needed. Enjoy the rewarding aspects of supporting employees through transitions, including restructuring and change management projects.
- Support and Advisory: Provide strategic and operational HR support to managers, offering consultancy on HR-related issues such as employee retention, development, and performance management. Serve as the primary HR contact for employees, addressing queries and providing solutions to HR-related issues.
- Recruitment: Manage recruitment processes in cooperation with our Talent Acquisition Partner including interviews, assessments, contract negotiations and drafting, and enhance recruiting strategies and tools.
- Global HR Strategy: Implement and drive the Global HR strategy for Commercial functions and within the European region while identifying opportunities for improvement and local adaptations. Interact with local HR counterparts to ensure on-site implementation.
- Strategic HR Projects: Participate and manage Global HR projects cross-functionally and steer external agencies and service providers.
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role, preferably within a multinational company.
- A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of global and local HR practices, including talent management, performance management, employee relations, and labor law. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in Office 365 suite and HR systems (ideally SAP SuccessFactors). Open and fast on track with new digital tools.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative HR solutions. A collaborative mindset with the ability to build trustful relationships with stakeholders, including the works council.
- Fluency in English and German is required; proficiency in additional European language is advantageous.
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.
- Individual career development in a purposeful job: you will improve the quality of life of our patients!
- Hybrid work model that allows a good work-life balance
- Attractive location with good transport links, modern workplaces and a company restaurant (€ 4,13/menu)
- Global family business with flat hierarchies and an open, respectful corporate culture
- Attractive remuneration with extensive social benefits
- Variety of employer-subsidized benefits such as Wellpass (€ 17.90/month), Deutschlandticket (10 €/month), Corporate Benefits and JobRad