Global HRBP and Head of US HR, Electronics

Merck Group • $177K — $266K *
Allentown, PA 18102In-Person
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required with minimum 8 years of relevant HRBP experience
  • Experience in HR operations or Global HRBP in a fast-paced matrix environment, preferably in the semiconductor sector
  • Proven leadership in managing HR teams and driving people strategies for a larger organization
  • Experience as a strategic HR partner focusing on organizational design, talent management, and change initiatives
  • Ability to navigate complex matrix structures while balancing country and global HR responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge of US labor laws and workforce trends
  • Exceptional analytical and strategic execution skills in dynamic settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HR strategies for approximately 2,000 employees in the US within the Electronics division
  • Manage a team of 5 direct reports to advance the HR agenda
  • Drive initiatives on workforce planning, talent succession, and employee relations
  • Serve as a strategic partner for senior US leaders, aligning workforce strategies with business goals
  • Act as Global HR Business Partner for a Semiconductor unit, reporting to the Head of HR Semi Solutions
  • Thrive in a matrix environment, balancing local HR leadership with global responsibilities
  • Leverage data and insights to guide organizational people decisions.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement contributions
  • Potential for performance-based bonuses
Full Job Description
Work Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Shift: No
Department: EL-HR Electronics
Recruiter: Shelby Elizabeth Briggs

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your Role:
  • Senior HR leader for the United States within the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and member of the Electronics HR Leadership Team.
  • Lead the HR agenda for an organization of approximately 2,000 employees in the US and manage a team of 5 direct reports.
  • Drive the country people agenda across organization effectiveness, workforce planning, talent, succession, leadership development, employee relations, and change management.
  • Act as strategic HR partner to senior leaders in the US, ensuring strong alignment between business priorities, country needs, and people strategies.
  • Hold a double-hat role as Global HR Business Partner for one Semiconductor Business Unit, reporting in this capacity to the Head of HR Semi Solutions.
  • Operate effectively in a matrix environment, balancing country HR leadership responsibilities with global business HRBP accountabilities.
  • Use data, business insight, and external perspective to shape people decisions and position the organization for future needs


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required with minimum 8 years of relevant HRBP experience
  • Experience in HR operations and/or a Global HRBP role in a fast-changing and matrix environment is required, ideally in the semiconductor industry.
  • Proven experience leading an HR team and driving the people agenda for a sizeable country or regional organization.
  • Proven experience as a strategic HR partner on organizational design, talent strategy, succession planning, leadership development, and change management.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate successfully in a complex matrix structure, balancing country leadership and global business HRBP responsibilities.
  • Strong understanding of the US business, people environment and labor laws
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and execution skills in a high-change business setting.


Location: One of EMD Electronics hub cities in the USA (Allentown, PA, Tempe or Chandler, AZ); Hybrid

Travel:

Pay range for this position: $177,600.00 - $266,400.00

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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