HR Manager Germany Surface Solutions

at  Merck Group

Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

YOUR ROLE:

The HR Manager Germany will oversee all aspects of Human Resources management for approximately 700 employees in Germany (location split: ~ 500 in Gernsheim, ~120 in Darmstadt, ~ 80 in Frankfurt Höchst), while acting as HR coordinator across multiple European countries with smaller employee populations (ranging from 1 to <10 employees per country). The ideal candidate will have basic understanding and experience across HR areas from operations to talent management and a deep understanding of German labor laws and experience in labor relations. Furthermore, experience in HR vendor management and HR post-merger integration is highly desirable. Part of your responsabilities are: Oversee all HR functions for the German workforce, including employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and compliance with local labor laws, serve as the primary HR contact for German employees ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal compliance as well as to manage and foster relationships with works councils, unions, and other labor representatives, ensuring constructive labor relations and compliance with collective agreements.
Implement and manage external HR vendors utilized to run HR in Germany, review and significantly simplify collective agreements with a target picture fit for purpose for a mid-sized company in the chemical industry as well as to act as a central internal point of coordination for European HR matters, aligning policies and practices across the region ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations.

THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO A TRANSFER TO GNMI WITH THE BUSINESS UNIT IN AUGUST.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on German labor laws and labor relations.
• Demonstrated experience in HR vendor management and working in international or matrixed environments.
• Proven expertise in managing post-merger integration and driving organizational change.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels.Fluency in German and English (both written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe and more regularly between the 3 locations in Germany (all close, no major distance)

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!