Junior HR Business Partner

Job Description

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its 130-year legacy. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

We know that our people are the key to our success, which is why our Human Resources team works to attract, develop, retain and inspire our people so that they can learn, grow and make a true impact on the world.

We are continually striving to improve the understanding of health care within the local community. Our site in 1100 Vienna (ICON Tower) is a strategic location for the distribution of our high quality and innovative health care products, as well as digitally integrated solutions for our patients and clients. To ensure sustainable company growth, we continually aim to offer attractive career opportunities for more than 170 employees at our Vienna site. In support of our existing team we are currently looking for:

Junior HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

Temporary position – 14 months

We are looking for a Junior HR Business Partner to complement our Austrian HR-Team. This role partners closely with HR support functions and business stakeholders to deliver meaningful, compliant, and effective HR solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Business Partner across change management, performance management, organizational development, talent management, employee development, total rewards, and HR policy compliance
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and foster a constructive relationship with the local works council
• Contribute to the implementation of defined HR priorities and initiatives
• Partner with HR support functions (Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Shared Services, Payroll) to ensure high-quality client support
• Serve as an administrative interface with the HR support center and handle local tasks as needed
• Address Workday-related questions and promote a manager self-service mindset
• Coordinate and manage HR lifecycle processes (e.g., onboarding, transfers, exits) efficiently and accurately
• Lead defined workstreams or projects that support our HR evolution
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to deliver practical, compliant HR solutions aligned with local laws and regulations
• Actively participate as a member of the Austrian HR team to enhance the HR operating model and client experience

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of HR programs, policies, and current trends
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience working with HRIS (ideally Workday) and comfort with data accuracy and reporting basics
• Familiarity with performance management processes; exposure to compensation and benefits administration is a plus
• Experience in a works council environment and/or Austrian employment law exposure
• Clear commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; able to build trust and maintain confidentiality
• Strong partnership and communication skills to collaborate with business stakeholders and HR colleagues
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
• Networking ability and willingness to learn, adapt, and take initiative

We offer an attractive salary, outstanding social benefits and an exciting work environment with varied tasks in an international environment. The minimum annual salary for this position is EUR 55.500,- and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Business, Business Performance Management, Client Management, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Employee Relationship Management, HR Analytics, HR Automation, HR Best Practices, HR Business, HR Documentation, HR Reporting, HR Systems Implementation, Human Capital Planning, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Human Resource Management, Human Resources (HR) Auditing, Human Resources (HR) Technology, Human Resources Analytics, Human Resources Assistance, Human Resources Compliance, Human Resource Solutions, Human Resources Policies, Leadership {+ 8 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/26/2025

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Requisition ID:R374151