Job Description

We are hiring a Manager - HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Our Company's Hyderabad Technology Center. This role reports to the Site HR leader and serves as critical partner to business groups based in the Tech Center, driving HR initiatives that support business goals and foster organizational effectiveness. This position requires a good understanding of the technology sector, workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent management strategies.

Key responsibilities:

Operate as the primary HR contact for assigned IT area -- support the Hyderabad IT area leader(s), local and global managers on people decisions, processes, performance issues, and employee relations. Provide insights and recommendations based on workforce analysis and business needs. Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on human capital issues. Coach leaders and members of leadership teams to successfully manage all cyclical people management processes (talent management, succession planning, performance management, compensation planning, etc.) Partner with talent acquisition organization on activities in support of the organization's workforce plan and talent strategy. Partner with various cross functional teams within HR to drive impact. Coordinate employee diagnostics (engagement surveys, team assessments, exit interviews), analysis and action planning for Assigned verticals. Drive formal employee interface (in most cases through managers) to understand issues/ expectations and support manager in resolution. Lead interventions (like grievance resolution, disciplinary action, special projects like R&R) to enhance employee engagement. Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts in a fair and effective manner. Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies. Supporting the TGF (Talent Growth Framework) process for assigned verticals via implementing processes for identifying aspirations of people, consolidation training needs and facilitating in-house or outsourced development programs. Support the people managers in terms of key people management decisions like identifying team member needs (skill, deployment, rewards etc.), suggesting resolution mechanisms Preparing business case to support recommendations and facilitating employee-based interventions; facilitating change management processes Develop key HR metrics to track workforce trends, employee engagement, and overall effectiveness of HR initiatives. Present findings and recommendations to senior management

Required Experience

2-5 years of HR experience with at least 1 year in an HRBP or business-facing HR role; Corporate HR or Capability Center exposure is preferred MBA in HR or equivalent, from Tier 1 B-School Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills; ability to build credibility and rapport with senior stakeholders Practical knowledge of employee relations, performance management, talent management and employee engagement Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to demonstrate and foster collaboration among peers and extended HR organization, solid networking skills High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and judgment; Emotionally mature with high EQ to manage sensitive matters High learning agility, resilience and a growth mindset

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.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Employee Engagement, Employee Engagement Strategies, HR Analytics, HR Automation, HR Best Practices, HR Documentation, HR Reporting, HR Systems Implementation, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Human Resource Management, Human Resources (HR) Auditing, Human Resources (HR) Technology, Human Resources Analytics, Human Resources Policies, Legal Regulatory Compliance, Oral Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Performance Management, People Management, Personnel Administration, Recruiting Processes, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 2 more}

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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.

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

10/15/2025

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Requisition ID:

R368140