Associate Director HR Australia
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About the Position
Associate Director HR Australia
Melbourne, Australia | full-time | Job ID: 11810
About the Role
As a Country HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Australia, you will play a pivotal role in shaping BioNTech’s local HR landscape. As part of the local senior leadership team, you will drive the HR agenda, ensuring compliance with country-specific regulations while aligning with global strategies. With access to support from global HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs), payroll, and HR systems, you’ll lead the establishment and execution of people-related processes, policies, and systems that contribute to BioNTech’s mission of transforming lives through innovative science.
Your work will directly influence team dynamics, organizational culture, and employee engagement within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Partnering closely with global and local stakeholders across departments such as finance, IT, procurement, compliance, and more, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and effective HR practices to drive performance and foster growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the localization and execution of global HR processes while ensuring compliance with Australian labor laws
- Drive workforce planning, budget monitoring, and workforce development aligned with company objectives
- Attract, retain, and develop top talent to meet business priorities and foster our culture essentials
- Collaborate with senior leaders to maintain a high-performance culture through evaluations, development plans, and improvement strategies
- Identify and mitigate HR-related risks that could impact organizational performance or reputation
- Implement global HR initiatives locally such as employee surveys or engagement projects to enhance team culture
- Design employee engagement programs including volunteering initiatives and well-being activities that align with BioNTech’s values
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant fields
- Proven HR management experience at a senior level in multinational environments (minimum 8 years)
- Expertise in establishing local HR processes within healthcare or life sciences industries is advantageous
- Comprehensive knowledge in recruitment, payroll systems (e.g., SAP), talent development, labor relations, total rewards management
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen; adept at aligning HR practices to organizational goals
- Excellent leadership skills coupled with effective communication abilities for collaboration across teams
- Self-aware professional with emotional intelligence who thrives in dynamic settings
We Offer
BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
About the Company
At BioNTech, we are more than just a biotechnology company – we are a community of innovators, scientists, and leaders dedicated to revolutionizing medicine by translating cutting-edge science into survival. Your contributions here have the potential to improve the health of people worldwide, especially by addressing diseases with high medical needs like cancer and various infectious diseases.
Experience a dynamic workplace that embraces diversity in all its forms. We foster innovation, encourage creativity, and develop business strategies driven by our shared passion for advancing medicine.
Working at BioNTech means striving to achieve medical breakthroughs while growing your career in a meaningful way. Apply today and become part of a mission that has the potential to change lives around the world.
BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism or harassment based on gender, political views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other physical or personal characteristics. BioNTech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The main thing is that you suit us, and we suit you!
How to Apply
Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.
Please note:
Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.
We are looking forward receiving your application.
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