On behalf of our client – a globally active investment firm with offices in the United States and Europe and several billion USD in assets under management – we are currently searching for a Director of Human Resources to join their Vienna office. The firm operates at the intersection of high finance and technology, with an English-speaking culture and a strong performance-driven environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced, tech-savvy HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, international settings.
Your Responsibilities
Act as a strategic and operational HR partner to senior leadership across Vienna and New York
Take full ownership of the end-to-end recruiting process – from outreach to onboarding and retention
Build and manage a talent database and maintain long-term engagement with high-potential candidates
Create an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring consistent communication and engagement
Work closely with universities and networks (CEMS, WU, St. Gallen, HEC, Bocconi, etc.) to attract top talent
Manage local HR operations in Vienna, including one admin team member
Ensure compliance with Austrian and US labor law
Lead HR initiatives for approx. 60 employees globally, including performance and compensation topics
Leverage modern HR tools (e.g. Greenhouse, HRIS) and drive the digitalization of HR processes
Collaborate on creative recruiting strategies (e.g. job ads with entry challenges or gamified elements)
Your Profile
5+ years of experience in HR leadership roles, ideally in international or fast-growing organizations
Strong knowledge of Austrian labor law ; experience with US employment frameworks is a plus
Proven experience in recruiting, people development, compensation, and cultural initiatives
Tech-savvy mindset and ability to interact with highly analytical, tech-minded teams
Natural curiosity and eagerness to experiment with new technologies and tools
Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and discretion
“Hunter mentality” – hands-on, pragmatic, and driven by results
Structured, reliable and proactive personality who thrives on ownership and autonomy
Full professional fluency in German and English
What’s Offered
A key leadership role in a high-performing, globally connected investment firm
Full ownership and creative freedom to build scalable HR processes
English-speaking culture with fast decision-making and strong tech orientation
Elegant historic office with state-of-the-art technology and modern equipment in the heart of 1010 Vienna
Competitive salary package in line with your experience and responsibilities
We look forward to your application!
Iro&Partners Personal- u. Managementberatungs-GmbH
Office Vienna: 1010 Wien, Opernring 9 • Tel: +43 1 877 87 19
Office Innsbruck: 6020 Innsbruck, Museumstraße 20 • Tel: +43 512 26 00 56
Office Salzburg: 5020 Salzburg, Reichenhaller Straße 8 • Tel: +43 662 84 35 670
eMail: k.schmoelzer@iro.co.at