Job Description

HRBP Manager

Be the HR Leader for Joinville Site (Technology Solution Manufacturing), overseeing approximately 180 employees while building a strong and strategic partnership with the leadership team, emphasizing high accountability and ownership.

Partner with Manufacturing leaders to identify key needs related to people, hiring, talent development, organizational design, employee engagement, succession planning, talent growth, and coaching & development.

You will be responsible for providing HR guidance and strategic planning to your client group, acting as a broker for HR services while establishing trust relationships with the Centers of Excellence (COEs) in Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, CRM, and HR Operations.

Participate as a member of HR communities in Latin America and Global Manufacturing, acting as a point of contact for the Animal Health Worldwide Manufacturing Division to build strong networking and partnerships.

Be responsible for executing the labor strategy with excellence and representing the company during regulatory audits related to HR.

Act as a change catalyst, challenging and transforming the business to ensure the company meets its strategic priorities in attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse workforce. Foster diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring a strong company culture led by leaders who embody our values and purpose.

Collaborate with regional HR colleagues and local HR Business Partners to develop plans for enhancing employee engagement within the company.

Be a member or leader of HR local, regional, and global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree or coaching certificates are preferred.

• Strong communication skills – both oral (one to one and presentations) and written, including ability to constructively challenge clients and have courageous conversations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;

• Previous experience working in HR, especially as HRBP;

• HR experience in supporting clients in manufacturing environments (strongly preferred) and/or commercial areas (desirable)

• Strong knowledge of change management plans.

• Strong results orientation and make decisions - Demonstrated ability to deliver end to end projects within deadlines.

• Partnering Skills - Proven experience with building effective relationships and establishing credibility quickly.

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Skilled and agile in working across different cultures.

• Based on Joinville Site – Santa Catarina

• Willingness to travel within the country more than 10% of the time

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search 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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Benefits Administration, Benefits Administration, Business Management, Change Management, Client Management, Compensation Strategies, Employee Engagement Strategies, Functional Expertise, Global Manufacturing, HR Best Practices, HR Initiatives, HR Systems Implementation, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Human Resource Management, Human Resource Metrics, Human Resources (HR) Function Organization Design, Human Resources (HR) Software Systems, Labor and Employment Law, Leadership, Learning and Development (L&D), Manufacturing Environments, Manufacturing Support, Project Management, Recruiting Processes, SAP HCM {+ 3 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/7/2025

*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.