HR Director (f/m/d)

Job title:

HR Director (f/m/d)

Company

Közép-európai Egyetem

Job description

Position:

Staff

Location:

Vienna

Status:

Full-time

Unit:

E-mail:

Open for Employee Referral

Application deadline:

Open until filled

Starting date:

As soon as possible

The Central European University (CEU) invites applications for a Director of Human Resources Office (HRO)position in Vienna. The main focus of the position is to manage the HRO consisting of four departments and having altogether 25+ team members in two locations, in Vienna and Budapest. The Director shall oversee and continuously improve the HR operation and provide HR guidance and strategic partnering with senior leadership across administrative and academic units of the university.

Your key responsibilities

HR strategy and projects

• Help design and execute an HR Strategy that steers CEU on its way to complete its transition to Austria
• Ensure best-in-class HR processes and structure (Performance Management, Talent, Compensation and benefits, L&D, Org design, Communications and Engagement, etc.)
• Work with managers of Contracting, Payroll and HR Process & Systems team to ensure proper contracting, payroll, full employee life-cycle processes and HR projects
• Build up learning and development, talent management, and succession planning
• Ensure proper reward and benefit systems in both locations to continue to provide competitive compensation packages for all CEU roles
• Lead the implementation of the HR integrated system (SAP SuccessFactors)
• Implement HR reporting and data management including also developing the structure of regular HR reporting for SLT and Board of CEU
• Support COO and academic leadership in creating effective organizational structures
• Ensuring development and updating of HR policies and procedures supporting and regulating the operation in both Vienna and Budapest
• Oversee the HRO budget and participate in the budgeting process of the departments

People management

• Lead and inspire HR team leaders and team members
• Effectively manage performance in HRO sub-units
• Invest personally in coaching in capability building in HRO

Managing employee relations

• Provide support and liaise with the University’s Works Council
• Conduct regular consultations with employee groups
• Engage with the university community in preparation of and while running new initiatives and human resources related change projects
• Work with CEU committees, the Equal Opportunity Officer, and the Gender Officer (SUPERA project), guide and implement their recommendations

Your skills and experience

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 10+ years of experience in HR management, of which 2-3 years has been in HR executive role
• Proven track record and experience in managing large-scale HR transformations, organization developments, and projects in an international environment
• Experience in dealing with Senior Management Team and advising the LT on HR topics (stakeholder management and influencing skills)
• Understanding of Austrian labour law
• Fluent in English

What CEU offers:

• International environment
• Modern office space, easily accessible, opportunity to work from home (2 days/week)
• Salary supplement for meals
• Employer contributions to Resaver private pension plan
• Family support scheme
• In-house opportunities for job related trainings and workshops

We offer a competitive salary starting from gross 100 000 EUR/year. A higher salary is possible if warranted by the candidate’s working experience.

How to apply

Applicants need to submit:

• CV
• Motivation letter

Please send your complete application package to: including the job code in the subject line: 2024/021

CEU is strongly committed to the promotion of gender equality and equal opportunities within our institution. Previous training, work experience and/or engagement with matters of equality, diversity and inclusion at the organizational level will be an asset.

Central European University does not discriminate on the basis of-including, but not limited to-race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, gender and sexual orientation in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

About CEU

One of the world’s most international universities, a unique founding mission positions as both an acclaimed center for the study of economic, historical, social and political challenges, and a source of support for building open and democratic societies that respect human rights and human dignity. CEU is accredited in the United States and Austria, and offers English-language , programs in the social sciences, the humanities, law, environmental sciences, management and public policy. CEU enrolls more than 1,400 students from over 100 countries, with faculty from over 50 countries.

In 2019, CEU relocated from Hungary to Austria as the Hungarian government revoked its ability to issue US-accredited degrees in the country. As a result, CEU offers all of its degree programs in Vienna, Austria; and retains a non-degree, research and civic engagement presence in Budapest, Hungary, through its , the , the and , and its Hungarian language public educational programs and public lectures.

For more information, please visit .

CEU is an equal opportunity employer.

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Expected salary

€100000 per year

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:02:35 GMT

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