Job Description

　　Right now, around 70,000 of our employees are working to cure the world’s most complex diseases. 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. Together we collaborate to create a culturally rich, diverse organization ensuring we remain innovative, agile and flexible.

　　Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our Human Health Commercial HR team you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing your career, in a true business partner role.

　　The HR Business Partner, Human Health Commercial (Vaccines) will provide HR support for the US Commercial Vaccines Business Unit. Primary clients will be the SVP Vaccines for US Marketing & Sales. The HRBP coaches the leaders and his/her leadership teams and provides expertise in the development of the organizational talent and diversity strategy, talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, restructuring, change management, leader effectiveness, performance management, compensation and rewards, and new business integration strategies. The HR Business Partner is a core member of the Vaccines Business Unit leadership team accountable for driving business outcomes and responsible for ensuring customer engagement with the national field sales organizations.

　　As part of the US Human Health Commercial HR team, the HR Business Partner will partner with peer HRBPs and an extended team of HR colleagues, spanning Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Labor Relations, Employment Legal, Talent Management and L&D in support of the business. The HR Business Partner manages one (1) direct report HR Business Partner, responsible for providing HR support to the Marketing and Commercial support leaders within the Business Units.

　　This position reports to the Head of HR, Human Health US Commercial.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Provide Strategic HR consulting and coaching support to senior leaders on the Human Health Commercial Leadership team and within business units of the US Vaccines Commercial Organization.

　　Create and/or drive the talent and diversity strategy for the assigned organization.

　　Support all talent management, organizational design and organizational alignment activities within client group(s).

　　Drive organizational efficiencies through strategic workforce planning.

　　Facilitate strategic organizational change management plans that accelerate business growth drivers.

　　Coach leaders and members of leadership team(s) to successfully manage all cyclical people management processes (talent management, succession planning, performance management, compensation planning, etc.).

　　Partner with the learning & development organization on learning strategies and solutions to support and enable talent strategy.

　　Partner with talent acquisition organization on activities in support of the organization’s workforce plan and talent strategy.

　　Take on responsibility of leading various HR initiatives that span the Global Human Health Commercial organization.

　　Collaborate across the HR network and with other stakeholders across the organization to resolve escalated issues and generate solutions to enable client’s business strategy.

　　Act as a change agent for accelerating organizational culture and ways of working shifts.

　　Manage HRBP direct report, coach and guide the work and professional development of the individual

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related disciplineExperience:

　　Minimum 12 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner, in an HR COE; or relevant applicable experienceSkills/Competencies:

　　Demonstrated HR functional competence in one or more HR disciplines

　　Demonstrated ability to effectively influence, consult with and coach senior leaders and managers

　　Ability to strategically prioritize time and problem solve against most impactful activities and initiatives

　　Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence outcomes at all levels of the business.

　　Stakeholder management of multiple decision makers, corporate colleagues and cross-functional teams.

　　Proven ability to demonstrate and foster collaboration among peers and extended HR organization

　　Experience navigating and leveraging HR systems and data analytics to support client consultation

　　Preferred Competencies

　　Previous HR Business Partner experience

　　Demonstrated experience in organization development such as organization design, change management, workforce planning

　　Acquisition/Divestiture experience

　　Knowledge of employment legal practices and policies

　　NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

　　In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

　　If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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　　Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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　　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.

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　　U.S. Hybrid Work Model

　　Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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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:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　Domestic

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　No

　　Travel Requirements:

　　10%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　Hybrid

　　Shift:

　　1st - Day

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　N/A

　　Requisition ID: R277223