This job is with MSD, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job Description As a Human Resources Senior Specialist, you will provide Human Resources guidance and support to clients in the UK Animal Health organisation. The role is based in Milton Keynes. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) coaches the leader and their leadership team as a partner and provides expertise in the development of the organizational talent and diversity strategy, talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, restructuring, change management, leader effectiveness, performance management, compensation and rewards, and escalated employee relations issues. As part of your Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) responsibilities, you will serve as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues and act as an employee champion and change agent, seeking to develop or implement Human Resources solutions to complex businesses and organizational needs. Key Responsibilities: Provide Human Resources consulting and coaching to leaders. Understand dynamics and key business priorities of client groups to provide support to business leaders on effectively managing their organizations. Support all talent management and organizational alignment activities within client groups. Support organizational change management activities, including restructuring. Support the talent and diversity strategy for the organization. Drive culture change and team effectiveness strategies. Collaborate across the Human Resources network and with other stakeholders across the organization to resolve escalated issues and generate solutions to enable client's business strategy. Coach leaders to successfully manage all cyclical people management processes (talent management, succession planning, performance management, compensation planning, etc.). Partner with the learning & development organization on learning strategies and solutions to support and enable talent strategy. Partner with talent acquisition organization on activities in support of the organization's workforce plan and talent strategy. Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, employee relations). Provide Human Resources policy guidance and interpretation. Analyze trends and metrics to provide guidance Ambassador leading and supporting our cultural growth and diversity & inclusion initiatives, steward and exemplar of compliant and ethical behavior. Position Qualifications : Education Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline (or equivalent qualifications/experience) Extensive experience as a Human Resources Business Partner or related role Required Experience and Skills: Demonstrated Human Resources functional competence in one or more Human Resources disciplines. Demonstrated experience leading multiple Human Resources Projects and initiatives, leveraging resources across the organization, managing timelines, and driving through successful delivery. Ability to strategically prioritize time and problem solve against most impactful activities and initiatives Proven ability to demonstrate and foster collaboration among peers and extended global Human Resources organization. Stakeholder management of multiple decision makers, corporate colleagues, and cross-functional teams Experience navigating and leveraging Human Resources systems and data analytics to support client consultation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence outcomes at all levels of the business. Ability to build trusted partnerships and to work effectively with people at all levels Advanced use of Microsoft Office 365 Productivity and Collaboration tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Planner, OneDrive, Stream, etc. Preferred Experience and Skills: Demonstrated experience managing in organization development such as organization design, change management, workforce planning Knowledge of UK-employment legal practices and policies We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Closing date for applications: 10/02/2025 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: Hybrid Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 02/11/2025 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. Requisition ID: R332024 LI-DNI