HR Business Partner – R&D, Product & Strategy, Operations and Enabling Functions (Europe)

Molecular Devices; Salzburg; Vor Ort; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading life sciences company is seeking an HR Business Partner to support R&D, product strategy, and operations in Salzburg, Austria. The role involves partnering with business leaders to enhance HR practices, providing guidance in talent management, and navigating compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate has a degree in HR or Business Administration, at least 5 years of experience in multi-country HR roles, and is fluent in German and English. Competitive salary above the collective agreement offered.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as HR Business Partner/Manager in Austria and multi‑country settings.
• Experience supporting global organisations with HR operations and business partnering.
• Familiarity with labour laws in Austria, Germany, and Belgium.

Aufgaben

• Act as a sparring partner to business leaders, aligning people practices with business objectives.
• Provide HR guidance on talent acquisition, performance management, and change management.
• Collaborate across the global HR organization to enhance business value.

Kenntnisse

Talent management

Organisational design

Change management

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Ausbildung

Degree in HR or Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

HR Business Partner – R&D, Product & Strategy, Operations and Enabling Functions (Europe)

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI‑enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team, rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation, you’ll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.

We are currently seeking a HR Business Partner (f/m/d) – R&D, Product & Strategy, Operations and Enabling Functions (Europe) who will act as a subject‑matter expert on human‑resources operations. Responsibilities include the full life cycle of talent, employee relations, employee communications, workforce retention, development, engagement, and serving as a trusted partner to business leaders.

This position reports to the Global HR Director, R&D, Product & Strategy, Operations and Enabling Functions, and will be an on‑site role at our site in Puch, Austria.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Act as a sparring partner to the business, aligning regional people practices with overall global business objectives, leading HR activities at various business sites, and partnering with assigned business unit leaders.
• Define & own actions to proactively support people leaders in workforce planning, organisational design, talent optimisation, and staffing plans linked with our Talent Acquisition team to attract diverse profiles.
• Provide day‑to‑day HR guidance to people leaders in talent acquisition, leadership coaching, employee counselling, performance management, career development, change management, compensation, and HR policy guidance in line with legal compliance and regulations.
• Proactively partner and collaborate across the global HR organization, sharing information, and providing thought leadership and a solution‑oriented direction to optimise the business value of the HR function.
• Partner with Global HR Centres of Excellence on the execution of strategic HR initiatives.
• Drive improvements within your scope to ensure legal compliance while enhancing the experience for employees and people leaders.
• Collaborate with local works councils and employee representations.

Essential Requirements Of The Role Include

• Degree in HR or Business Administration or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as HR Business Partner/Manager in Austria & multi‑countries, supporting global organisations with a focus on HR operations and HR business partnering, including previous exposure to labour laws in various countries such as the UK, Austria, Germany, and Belgium, and utilisation of continuous improvement best practices (DBS, Lean Six Sigma or other methodologies).
• Broad understanding of the technical and functional components of human resources, including recruiting, talent management, organisational design/development, succession planning, leadership development, compensation and associate communications.
• Managing change/project initiatives, including change management experience in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• German and English language proficiency is a must; additional languages, especially French, are welcomed.

The collective agreement for employees in the electrical and electronics industry applies to the advertised position; the minimum basic salary is €4,341.85 gross per month, with willingness to pay above the collective agreement.

Seniority level: Not Applicable. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Human Resources.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology, helping customers worldwide solve their most complex challenges.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.