Title: HR Manager – Employee & Labour RelationsEmployment Type: Full-TimeLocation: Vienna, AustriaCategory: CorporateRoleOne of our clients is hiring an experienced HR Manager – Employee & Labour Relations to drive the local people agenda and lead labour relations initiatives in Austria. This role partners closely with senior country leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives while managing relationships with social partners and external stakeholders.About the RoleYou will act as a strategic HR advisor to the Country Management Team, translating global HR priorities into local initiatives. In addition, you will lead labour relations activities, including collective bargaining support, stakeholder engagement, and advisory responsibilities under Austrian labour law.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with senior leadership to co-create and execute the country people strategyTranslate global HR initiatives into local execution plans aligned with business needsIdentify HR service priorities and coordinate with HR Centers of Excellence and shared services teamsServe as escalation point for complex employee relations mattersAct as change agent on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent initiativesLeverage HR data and analytics to guide business decisions and improve HR servicesLead labour relations engagement with social partnersSupport and participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiationsAdvise leaders on Austrian labour law matters and prepare documentation for negotiationsIdeal QualificationsProgressive HR experience spanning operational and strategic business partnering rolesStrong expertise in Austrian labour law and experience working with social partnersDegree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (HR specialization preferred)Experience in international, fast-paced, matrix organizationsStrong stakeholder management and executive coaching capabilitiesAnalytical mindset with experience using HR data to influence decision-makingOrganization development and talent management expertiseMore About the OpportunityCorporate leadership role based in ViennaHigh-impact position partnering with senior managementInternational, matrix HR environmentInclusive and diverse workplace cultureOpportunity to influence strategic HR and labour relations agenda at country levelApply Now