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Merz Aesthetics is an independent, internationally active company in the field of aesthetic medicine. For years, our comprehensive product portfolio is among the highest quality in its category and is valued by healthcare professionals worldwide. Merz Aesthetics is part of the Merz Group, with our Europe , Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. Our global head office is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Our purpose is to help people look better, feel better, and live better, and over 3,000 employees across 26 countries are dedicated to this mission. Would you like to become part of our success story? Join Merz Aesthetics!

 

Join Merz Aesthetics as a Senior HR Business Partner Global Functions and shape the future of R&D and Corporate Functions. Be the strategic link between Germany and the US. Empower leaders, influence change, and help build a workplace where people thrive.

The following responsibilities are awaiting you:

  • You act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, guiding them through all HR-related matters.
  • You collaborate with managers in the US and in Germany to design and implement HR strategies that drive business success.
  • You oversee and manage all HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and contractual changes.
  • You manage yearly HR cycle activities such as Talent Review, Succession Planning, Merit Increase, Target Setting, and Appraisal.
  • You work with the business and HR to design effective organizational structures and job roles, supporting change initiatives that ensure smooth transitions and high employee engagement.
  • You support leaders in driving performance and talent development by identifying growth opportunities, fostering continuous learning, and facilitating annual talent reviews to strengthen leadership and technical capabilities.
  • You coach, develop, and support leadership to grow their capabilities.
  • You proactively address employee concerns and conflicts in a timely and confidential manner, fostering a positive and trustful work environment.
  • You identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and partner with management to implement innovative and lasting solutions.
  • You ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies, while guiding leaders through conflict resolution and grievance processes.
  • You cooperate trustfully with the Works Council, including negotiation and coordination of co-determination topics.
  • You collaborate closely with the HR EMEA team and US-based global HR colleagues to align on regional and global HR projects and initiatives, bridging the gap between US-driven strategies and EMEA-specific needs. 

What we expect from you:

  • You have 5+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner or generalist HR role, preferably in a regional or international setting.
  • You bring proven expertise in employee relations, conflict resolution, change management, and HR operations, ensuring smooth transitions and strong team dynamics.
  • You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
  • You have experience in HR project management and regional HR initiatives.
  • You have in-depth understanding of HR processes, labor laws, and best practices.
  • You apply sound judgment and a proactive mindset to solve complex challenges with clarity and confidence.
  • You demonstrate a strong work ethic, effective prioritization, and a consistent commitment to excellence in dynamic environments.
  • You have cross-cultural sensitivity and adaptability in a multinational context.
  • You have strong facilitation skills for training and HR initiatives.
  • You have experience working in a global matrix organization and bridging regional and global strategies.
  • You are business fluent in English and German.
  • You have a University Degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, Labour Law, or a related field.

What you can expect from us:

Putting people first: You can expect to find an open work culture with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths at Merz Aesthetics. You will collaborate with colleagues from all around the globe. And if life takes an unexpected turn and you need help or advice, then you can always rely on our different internal and external support systems.

Family and work: Our employees should be able to reconcile their family and work commitments. That’s why you’ll find, for example, company day care centers at our locations. In the EMEA region, we have been awarded the “Top Employer” and “Great Place to Work” certifications for our outstanding HR policies and work culture.

Work-life harmony: Our time is precious; our daily routines individual. To help you reconcile work and leisure time with their conflicting demands, we have adopted contemporary flexible working time models. We offer you flex-working time and mobile working. Our employees also benefit from generous arrangements for annual leave.

Ongoing training: Your personal and professional development is the key to success for us. To foster this, we conduct regular development discussions and facilitate a wide range of management and specialist training courses, soft skills courses, e-learning courses, language courses and coaching sessions.

Find out more about our benefits at https://careers.merz-aesthetics.com.

We look forward to your application!