Merck
Job Description
HR Operation Specialist - Maternity Leave replacement
Reporting to: HR Director
Location: Hod Hasharon/Netanya – Hybrid
Position Overview
As a core member of the Israel HR team, contributes to the achievement of the HR plan and priorities across divisions and demonstrates strong collaboration and one company mindset
Supports adoption of our Company’s global HR Operating Model across all divisions, in close collaboration with HRBPs/HR Operations team
Coordinates employee life cycle tasks
Manages benefits administration
Point of contact for HR related issues
Supports implementation and adoption of key HR processes, programs, projects and policies across sites and functions
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for entire employees’ life cycle across entities:
Onboarding & offboarding - integrates all stakeholders
Terminations
Employee movements
Maternity Leaves and PPTO
Specific /individual documents (visa, kindergarten etc.)
End-to-end execution and ongoing management of local benefits
,
including but not
limited to:
Meal allowance
Holiday/life events gifts
Health insurance & sports clubs’ membership
Cars
Cellphones
Supports employees with benefits/ transactions related questions
Partners with business functions and other relevant stakeholders to ensure
compliance to Israel HR global and local policies, and local employment laws
Closely collaborates with HR colleagues (HRBPs, payroll, GTA) to ensure alignment of local practices and programs with the collective HR strategy and goal
Partners with HR Operations team and HRBPs for local pull-through/ implementation of global/ regional HR portfolio projects and cyclical processes
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree / preferably in Social Sciences, Business Admin or related fields.
2+ years of experience in HR operations or administration.
Familiarity with HRIS/HCM systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) – advantage
Fluent in Hebrew and English – spoken and written
Competencies and Leadership Skills
Execution excellence , including attention to Details
Accountability and responsibility
– end to end management, flagging issues in time and closing loops, come with solutions rather than problems
Change catalyst
- responds effectively to evolving HR operating models and technology, and supports implementation
Emotional Intelligence
– strong communication and interpersonal skills
Required Skills:
Benefits Administration
Data Reporting
HR Systems ImplementationHuman Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
Human Resource Metrics
Human Resources (HR) Function Organization Design
Human Resources Operations
Human Resources Processes
Personnel Administration
Vendor Management
Preferred Skills: 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: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date: 12/31/2025
*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.
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Reporting to: HR Director
Location: Hod Hasharon/Netanya – Hybrid
Position Overview
As a core member of the Israel HR team, contributes to the achievement of the HR plan and priorities across divisions and demonstrates strong collaboration and one company mindset
Supports adoption of our Company’s global HR Operating Model across all divisions, in close collaboration with HRBPs/HR Operations team
Coordinates employee life cycle tasks
Manages benefits administration
Point of contact for HR related issues
Supports implementation and adoption of key HR processes, programs, projects and policies across sites and functions
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for entire employees’ life cycle across entities:
Onboarding & offboarding - integrates all stakeholders
Terminations
Employee movements
Maternity Leaves and PPTO
Specific /individual documents (visa, kindergarten etc.)
End-to-end execution and ongoing management of local benefits
,
including but not
limited to:
Meal allowance
Holiday/life events gifts
Health insurance & sports clubs’ membership
Cars
Cellphones
Supports employees with benefits/ transactions related questions
Partners with business functions and other relevant stakeholders to ensure
compliance to Israel HR global and local policies, and local employment laws
Closely collaborates with HR colleagues (HRBPs, payroll, GTA) to ensure alignment of local practices and programs with the collective HR strategy and goal
Partners with HR Operations team and HRBPs for local pull-through/ implementation of global/ regional HR portfolio projects and cyclical processes
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree / preferably in Social Sciences, Business Admin or related fields.
2+ years of experience in HR operations or administration.
Familiarity with HRIS/HCM systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) – advantage
Fluent in Hebrew and English – spoken and written
Competencies and Leadership Skills
Execution excellence , including attention to Details
Accountability and responsibility
– end to end management, flagging issues in time and closing loops, come with solutions rather than problems
Change catalyst
- responds effectively to evolving HR operating models and technology, and supports implementation
Emotional Intelligence
– strong communication and interpersonal skills
Required Skills:
Benefits Administration
Data Reporting
HR Systems ImplementationHuman Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
Human Resource Metrics
Human Resources (HR) Function Organization Design
Human Resources Operations
Human Resources Processes
Personnel Administration
Vendor Management
Preferred Skills: 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: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date: 12/31/2025
*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.
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