HR Controlling - Senior Position (all genders)

Date: Aug 17, 2026

Location: Wien, Austria

Company: Erste Bank Österreich

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Erste Bank Oesterreich is a leading domestic financial institution. As part of the international Erste Group, we are an attractive employer who offers interesting career opportunities.

The Cost Controlling department, embedded within Group Finance, acts as a Finance Business Partner with regard to cost development for Erste Bank Oesterreich, the Holding company, and its subsidiaries. The department is also responsible for regulatory outsourcing matters. One of its key functions is HR Controlling, which is responsible for personnel cost planning, regular reporting, KPI creation and monitoring, among other tasks. The team works closely with top-management and HR-Business Partners to define shared personnel cost objectives in line with the company's strategic guidelines.

Your Tasks

• Planning personnel costs in alignment with the Group's strategy
• Defining and monitoring KPIs, and supporting business units in achieving HR cost targets
• Regular reporting on personnel cost developments to top management and participation in strategically relevant projects
• Analyzing the current cost structure, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and maintaining ongoing communication with relevant stakeholders
• Continuously developing HR controlling, personnel cost management, and reporting processes, including visualization and digitalization
• Regular collaboration with departments such as Retail, Corporates, Risk Management, Controlling, HR Business Partners, and Top Management

Your Background

• Completed university degree with a focus on Controlling, Human Resources, Data Sciences or Business Law
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in HR Controlling or Payroll Accounting, ideally within the banking sector
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP CO and/or SAP HR; SAC and Tableau knowledge is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of Austrian labor law
• Strong analytical skills, team spirit, commitment, and enjoyment of communicating with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills

Our Offer

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative team within the financial division.
• Career development opportunities within the Group, regular interaction with management and a wide range of business areas across the bank, a positive working environment, and a diverse range of responsibilities.
• Support for your professional and personal development.
• Discover and enjoy the benefits of Erste Bank.
• The minimum wage for this full-time position in accordance with the collective agreement with complete fulfillment of the functional profile is EUR 51.336,00 gross per year. The actual salary can be discussed in person.
• Employees have the opportunity to divide their hours between working from home and at the office.
• Erste Bank considers the diversity of employees as key to innovation and success and offers everyone equal chances.