YOUR CONTRIBUTION We are looking for an experienced and strategic HR Business Partner to lead a dedicated team of 3 members and act as a trusted advisor. In this dual role, you will not only drive the global HR agenda across key global functions but also contribute hands-on to the development of our R&D organization. If you thrive in a collaborative setting, enjoy working at the intersection of strategy and operations, and bring a strong background in employee relations and works council collaboration – we’d love to hear from you. As the Team Lead HR Business Partner (m/f/d) Global Functions y our tasks will include: Lead an HR team with full strategic and operational responsibility Partner with business and stakeholder to align and implement strategic and operational HR priorities Shape and support the employee experience across the full lifecycle, from talent acquisition to development, and support during organizational change Drive global HR strategy with focus on R&D and Global Functions, in close collaboration with local HR teams Key contact for the works council, fostering constructive and solution-oriented collaboration YOUR PROFILE Several years of experience as an HR Business Partner ideally within a pharmaceutical or chemical industry Leadership experience and ability to build high performing teams Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of HR practices, labor law incl. proven track record in working with employee representatives or works councils Proven ability to translate global HR strategies into effective local implementation Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, integrity, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach Combines a strategic mindset with hands-on operational HR expertise Communicates fluently in English, German is a plus YOUR BENEFITS Individual career development in a purposeful job: you 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 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, Germany ticket, Corporate Benefits and JobBike ÜBER UNS 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" For more information, visit https://www.merztherapeutics.com/ .