HR Business Partner – R&D, Product

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

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.

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Do you want to work as part of a global Human Resources Team? Do you enjoy playing a critical role in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, providing guidance to leaders and driving organizational performance?

We are currently seeking a HR Business Partner (f/m/d)- R&D, Product & Strategy, Operations and Enabling Functions (Europe) who will be responsible for serving as a subject matter expert on human resources operations to include the full life cycle of talent, employee relations, employee communications, workforce retention, development, engagement, and serving as a trusted partner to the 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 bei Hallein near Salzburg, Austria.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Act as a sparring partner to the business aligning regional people practices with the overall global business objectives. This involves understanding the business needs and challenges and providing HR solutions that contribute to the achievement of those goals, leading HR activities at the various business sites, and partnering with assigned business unit leaders.

• Define & own actions to proactively support people leaders in workforce planning, organizational design, talent optimization, and staffing plans linked with our Talent Acquisition team to attract diverse profile.

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to people leaders, in the areas of talent acquisition, leadership coaching, employee counselling, performance management, career development, change management, compensation, and HR policy guidance and interpretation 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 optimize the business value of the HR function.

• Partner with Global HR Centers Of Excellence (COE) 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.

The essential requirements of the role include:

• Degree in HR or Business Administration or equivalent, with min 5 years of experience as HR Business Partner/Manager in Austria & multi-countries, supporting global organizations with a focus on HR operations and HR Business partnering, including previous exposure and knowledge of labor laws in various countries, including but not limited to UK, Austria, Germany, and Belgium and utilization of continuous improvement best practices. (DBS, Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies)

• Broad understanding of the technical and functional components of human resources, including recruiting, talent management, organizational design/development, succession planning, leadership development, compensation and associate communications.

• Managing change/project initiatives including change management experience in multi-cultural environment.

• Proven ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

• German and English language proficiency is a must, additional languages are very welcome especially French.

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 overpay collective agreement.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. 

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Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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