HR Business Partner – R&D, Product & Strategy, Operations and Enabling Functions (Europe)
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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.
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?
Responsibilities
* 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, 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 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 optimise the business value of the HR function.
* Partner with Global HR Centres 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.
Qualifications
* Degree in HR or Business Administration or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years experience as an HR Business Partner/Manager in Austria & multi‑countries, supporting global organisations with a focus on HR operations and HR business partnering, including previous exposure and knowledge of labour laws in various countries (UK, Austria, Germany, 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.
* Experience 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 very welcome.
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 according to the collective agreement.
Location: On‑site role at our site in Puch, Austria.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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