HR Partner (f/m/x) BioLife Austria - hybrid

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Job Description

Our 14 plasma donation centers in Austria, which operate under the BioLife brand, serve many thousands of donors each year, who donate plasma, the basis for life-saving medicines. BioLife is part of Takeda, a patient-focused, values-based, and R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company.

In this position as HR Partner for BioLife Austria, you will work closely with our Austrian leadership team, shape the further development of the organization, support people and leadership development, accompany change processes as well as manage complex business operations topics.

Your Opportunity:

Business Operations Manager

• Consultancy for leaders regarding changes (compensation, working time, hours etc.)
• In collaboration with our internal PAG (People Advisory Group) team: Solving complex employee relation issues and exits, support for legal cases, planning and conducting performance discussions with employees, preparation and processing of disciplinary measures
• Support in conflict management and team-related topics
• Translation of engagement surveys into insights and action plans

People & Leadership Development

• Development and succession planning
• Coaching of/ Sparring Partner for leaders
• Facilitation of calibration meetings in course of the year-end process
• Managing Talent Review Sessions

Organizational Development

• Support changes in the organizational structure
• Identify trends with the help of data analysis
• Advise on career pathways

Transformation Partner

• HR support and identification of initiatives and measures in a surrounding of technology changes and growing volatility
• Finding the balance between needs of the organization and those of individuals ​
• Supporting measures that contribute to employee well-being
• Actively shaping and promoting a culture of lifelong learning

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in partnering with senior leaders
• Excellent track record of building strong professional relationships in a complex business environment
• Profound knowledge of Austrian Labor Law
• Change Management, Transformation and Organizational Development experience
• A strong drive and desire to innovate combined with the patience and pragmatism to see projects and ideas through
• Willingness to quickly familiarize with new methods, take on new topics and constantly learn
• Excellent knowledge of German and English

This position is limited until June 30th 2026 due to a maternity leave cover.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Takeda encourages and supports its employees by trainings, job rotations and mentoring. A balanced work – life ratio (recognition for work and family, company kindergarten) and numerous benefits (fitness center, cafeteria, etc.) complete our profile as a top employer. For more insights into Takeda click here.

We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Gender, age, skin color, background or sexual orientation play no role in this as we actively promote diversity! We equally address people with disabilities.

Motivated employees must be remunerated appropriately. The minimum salary for this important and responsible position is € 5.598,85 gross per month (full time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry). The actual remuneration package will be guided by your professional experience and your qualifications, so increased payment is possible.

We are looking forward to your application at BioLife!

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