(Senior) HR Business Partner (m / f / d) (m / w / d)

(Senior) HR Business Partner (m / f / d)

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world's first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease, Shigella and Zika.

SCOPE & START

Full time

PLACE OF WORK

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Responsibilities

We are looking for a (Senior) HR Business Partner (m / f / d) to join our HR team on a 12-month maternity cover. In this pivotal role, you will support assigned business units by building strong relationships with both management and employees, providing HR guidance and support, and ensuring HR initiatives, policies, and processes align with our mission, values, and strategic goals.

This is a great opportunity to bring your HR expertise into a dynamic, international environment. You'll play a key role in shaping people strategies, supporting assigned business units and fostering a positive workplace culture - making a meaningful impact from day one. Your main responsibilities include :

• Be a trusted advisor to management on all HR-related topics, including performance management, employee relations, change management, and organizational development
• Partner with leaders to support strategic workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding - ensuring the right talent is in place
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, help resolve conflicts, and support fair and consistent disciplinary actions
• Lead and support performance management processes that align employees with company objectives and growth
• Champion employee wellbeing and sustainable performance as part of the people strategy
• Drive and contribute to HR projects and initiatives that foster engagement, talent development, and contiguous improvement
• Conduct compensation analysis and contribute to competitive compensation planning
• Use HR data and people analytics to provide actionable insights and guide business decisions
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and current labor legislation
• Stay ahead of HR trends and legal updates, acting as a go-to expert on Austrian labor law

Requirements

Benefits

Working with Valneva means being part of a global biotech company with a clear vision to make a meaningful impact in the world. At Valneva, you can expect a dynamic and innovative work environment characterized by an open, appreciative company culture and exciting, impactful assignments. Enjoy the benefits of flat hierarchies, an international atmosphere, and regular company events that foster collaboration and connection.

Additionally, we offer :

Join us and shape the future of biotechnology!

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary for this position, which is EUR 70.000 gross per year based on full-time employment. However our salaries are market oriented and in line with your qualifications and experience.

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