Associate Director, HR Business Partner

Job DescriptionAssociate Director, HR Business PartnerThe Associate Director, HR Business Partner, will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the people strategy for the Human Health Data, Digital and Analytics team and our Manufacturing Division in Pune. This position is responsible for providing strategic HR leadership and guidance, ensuring alignment of HR initiatives with business objectives, and fostering a high-performance culture. The role requires a deep understanding of both the human health data landscape and manufacturing operations, along with a strong focus on talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partnership:Partner with senior leaders in the Human Health Data, Digital and Analytics team and Manufacturing division to define and implement HR strategies that support business goals and drive organizational effectiveness.Talent Management:Lead talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to ensure the organization has the necessary skills and capabilities to achieve its objectives. Collaborate with managers to identify talent needs and succession planning.Organizational Development:Assess and enhance organizational structure and design to ensure alignment with business priorities. Drive initiatives that promote employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning.Change Management:Support change management efforts associated with organizational transformations, digital initiatives, and process improvements. Provide guidance to leaders on communication and employee adoption strategies.Employee Relations:Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders on HR policies, employee relations issues, and conflict resolution, ensuring a fair and equitable workplace.Data-Driven Insights:Utilize HR analytics to provide insights and recommendations that inform talent strategies and enhance employee experience. Monitor key HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.Compliance and Governance:Ensure HR practices are compliant with local labor laws and regulations. Partner with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risks associated with employment practices.Leadership Development:Lead initiatives aimed at developing leadership capabilities across the organization, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant HR certifications preferred.Experience:Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in an HR Business Partner role supporting technical or manufacturing functions;Knowledge:Strong understanding of HR best practices, organizational development, talent management, and labor laws applicable in India.Skills:Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in leveraging data to drive HR initiatives.Ability to navigate and manage complex organizational dynamics and drive change effectively.Proven ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across functions.Who we are … We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.What we look for … Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 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: RegularRelocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:Not ApplicableShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Job Posting End Date:12/31/2024*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.