HR Director (f/m/d)

at  Central European University CEU

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

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