Associate Director HR Australia

Melbourne, Australia   |   full time   |   Job ID: 11810 

About the Role:

As a Country HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Australia, you will play a pivotal role in shaping BioNTech’s local HR landscape. As part of the local senior leadership team, you will drive the HR agenda, ensuring compliance with country-specific regulations while aligning with global strategies. With access to support from global HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs), payroll, and HR systems, you’ll lead the establishment and execution of people-related processes, policies, and systems that contribute to BioNTech’s mission of transforming lives through innovative science.

Your work will directly influence team dynamics, organizational culture, and employee engagement within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Partnering closely with global and local stakeholders across departments such as finance, IT, procurement, compliance, and more, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and effective HR practices to drive performance and foster growth.

Your Contribution:

• Lead the localization and execution of global HR processes while ensuring compliance with Australian labor laws


• Drive workforce planning, budget monitoring, and workforce development aligned with company objectives


• Attract, retain, and develop top talent to meet business priorities and foster our culture essentials


• Collaborate with senior leaders to maintain a high-performance culture through evaluations, development plans, and improvement strategies


• Identify and mitigate HR-related risks that could impact organizational performance or reputation


• Implement global HR initiatives locally such as employee surveys or engagement projects to enhance team culture


• Design employee engagement programs including volunteering initiatives and well-being activities that align with BioNTech’s values

A Good Match:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant fields


• Proven HR management experience at a senior level in multinational environments (minimum 8 years)


• Expertise in establishing local HR processes within healthcare or life sciences industries is advantageous


• Comprehensive knowledge in recruitment, payroll systems (e.g., SAP), talent development, labor relations, total rewards management


• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen; adept at aligning HR practices to organizational goals


• Excellent leadership skills coupled with effective communication abilities for collaboration across teams


• Self-aware professional with emotional intelligence who thrives in dynamic settings

What we do with the BioNTainers:

We want to improve healthcare by making our innovations accessible worldwide. Therefore, we developed the first modular mRNA-manufacturing facilities based on a container solution called “BioNTainers”. Help us build a regional manufacturing network in Africa & Australia: With the region and for the region. As a part of the local team, driving the establishment of the regional end-to-end mRNA manufacturing solutions.

Benefits for you:

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Click here to find out more about what we do, the careers we offer ans also the benefits we provide. Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

How to apply:

Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.

Please note:

Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.

We are looking forward receiving your application.