HR Operations Specialist - temporary

Job DescriptionHR Operation Specialist - Maternity Leave replacementReporting to: HR DirectorLocation: Hod Hasharon/Netanya – HybridPosition OverviewAs 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 mindsetSupports adoption of our Company’s global HR Operating Model across all divisions, in close collaboration with HRBPs/HR Operations teamCoordinates employee life cycle tasksManages benefits administrationPoint of contact for HR related issuesSupports implementation and adoption of key HR processes, programs, projects and policies across sites and functionsKey ResponsibilitiesResponsible for entire employees’ life cycle across entities:Onboarding & offboarding - integrates all stakeholdersTerminationsEmployee movementsMaternity Leaves and PPTOSpecific /individual documents (visa, kindergarten etc.)End-to-end execution and ongoing management of local benefits, including but not limited to:Meal allowanceHoliday/life events giftsHealth insurance & sports clubs’ membershipCarsCellphonesSupports employees with benefits/ transactions related questionsPartners with business functions and other relevant stakeholders to ensurecompliance to Israel HR global and local policies, and local employment lawsClosely collaborates with HR colleagues (HRBPs, payroll, GTA) to ensure alignment of local practices and programs with the collective HR strategy and goalPartners with HR Operations team and HRBPs for local pull-through/ implementation of global/ regional HR portfolio projects and cyclical processes Skills & QualificationsBachelor’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) – advantageFluent in Hebrew and English – spoken and writtenCompetencies and Leadership SkillsExecution excellence, including attention to DetailsAccountability and responsibility – end to end management, flagging issues in time and closing loops, come with solutions rather than problemsChange catalyst - responds effectively to evolving HR operating models and technology, and supports implementationEmotional Intelligence – strong communication and interpersonal skillsRequired Skills:Benefits Administration, Data Reporting, HR Systems Implementation, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Human Resource Metrics, Human Resources (HR) Function Organization Design, Human Resources Operations, Human Resources Processes, Personnel Administration, Vendor ManagementPreferred Skills:Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & 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:HybridShift: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.Requisition ID:R378483