Work for a globally recognized leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable mobility technology. With state-of-the-art production facilities worldwide, we seamlessly blend precision engineering with next-generation innovation. We are seeking a strategic, business-oriented HR Director to lead local operations in Lower Austria. In this high-visibility role, you will bridge local excellence with global corporate scale, driving organizational transformation and modernizing our HR architecture.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic HR Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, aligning local HR strategies with global business objectives. Lead and upskill a high-performing local HR team (Recruitment, Payroll, Admin, and Training).
* Industrial Relations & Compliance: Serve as the primary negotiator with the Works Council (Betriebsrat), ensuring constructive social dialogue and absolute alignment with Austrian labor law and collective bargaining agreements (Kollektivvertrag).
* Talent & Culture Transformation: Drive executive talent acquisition in a competitive market, enhance employer branding, and lead change management initiatives to merge traditional manufacturing culture with tech/R&D environments.
* Compensation & Talent Management: Oversee local payroll, design competitive executive C&B packages, and implement robust performance and succession planning frameworks.
Position Requirements
* Experience: 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 3-5+ years in a senior leadership role (HR Manager/Director) within international manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or engineering sectors.
* Industrial Relations: Proven, hands‑on mastery in negotiating with Austrian Works Councils (Betriebsrat) and managing DACH-region labor frameworks.
* Matrix & Culture: Strong ability to navigate complex, multinational matrix organizations. Experience collaborating with Asian parent groups is a significant plus.
* Languages: Native/Bilingual German (essential for legal and union negotiations) + Fluent English (for global corporate reporting).
* Education: University degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
What We Offer
* A strategic, highly visible executive leadership role within a booming international industrial group.
* The autonomy to shape and modernize HR strategies at the forefront of future-mobility innovation.
* A competitive executive compensation package tailored to top‑tier leadership in the DACH region.
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