Head of People & Culture - Austria & Switzerland (all genders)

Vienna | Full time | Hybrid

Your position

The main focus of this role is to turn business priorities, employee interests, and company standards into practical, high-impact people solutions, with around 80% of your work dedicated to Austria and 20% to Switzerland. You will lead an experienced P&C team, build trusted partnerships with key stakeholders, and connect local realities with regional and global directives.

You will navigate a complex stakeholder landscape where changing contexts and confidential topics are part of daily life: from strategic discussions with leaders to aligning with works councils, from tackling a sensitive employee case to connecting with your team. While working in a hybrid setup, regular visits to Austrian sites are essential.

Your tasks

• Leading the P&C agenda for Austria and Switzerland, translating strategic goals into actionable plans
• Driving high-quality P&C delivery across locations, setting priorities, and ensuring transparency
• Building constructive relationships with works councils and employee representatives while safeguarding compliance and fair governance
• Overseeing workforce planning, budgeting, succession, talent development, and organizational design
• Connecting local and regional P&C initiatives with Global Centers of Expertise

Your profile

• Significant experience as a senior HR leader with broad generalist expertise in multinational matrix organizations, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• A university degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources or Business Administration is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of Austrian labor law and experience with works councils and employee relations
• Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders and manage multi-stakeholder environments
• Fluent English and German; other languages are an asset
• Familiarity with Swiss labor law is a plus

Our offer

The annual gross salary for this full-time position is EUR 125,000.00, with a competitive package based on qualifications, experience, and market values.

Flexibility: Possibility of home office and flexible, trust-based working hours.

Mobility: Annual public transport pass for Wiener Linien.

Health: Sponsorship of sporting events and a platform for mental and physical health.

Plus: Own cafe, daily food allowance for restaurants at Europlaza, corporate benefits platform and global benefits.

Application

Please apply online in English, as applications by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Details about the application process are available here.

Contact

Nina Missethon, Head of Talent Acquisition - Europe & CIS

E-Mail: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +43 699 1870 5465

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, RHI Magnesita supplies advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, the company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and market leadership.