Director of Human Resources (f/m) – Leading Investment Firm 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,... Bitte beziehen Sie sich bei Ihrer Bewerbung auf StepStone