Vice President Global HR Business Partner (f/m/d)

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience and create. As a Vice President Global HR Business Partner you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President Global HR Business Partner to join our team in Wattens, Austria. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the implementation of our Global People Strategy in alignment with our company's overall vision and objectives. As a strategic partner to our executive leadership team, you will lead initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, drive talent development, and facilitate business transformation.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure development, implementation, and execution of Global People Strategy aligned with company Strategy.

• Understand current/future Business and functional needs and translate into relevant HR actions & priorities.

• Coach, guide, challenge and support respective ExCo members and their leadership teams.

• Participate, contribute to functional leadership meetings.

• Provide functional leadership to local HR teams in our manufacturing sites to create ONE HR community.

• Focus on development of High Potentials and Succession Planning for Top Management and other key roles.

• Secure talent pipeline for critical roles within scope.

• Drive topics such as Culture, Talent Management, EDI, team building on leadership level.

• Assess organizational needs; define key capabilities for respective function.

• Drive performance culture through clear goal setting, performance tracking, development.

• Be a key member of the Core HR team and contribute to the HR Strategy definition.

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• App. 7-10 years of experience as an HR Business Partner in a global corporate setting, preferably with experience in partnering with a Supply Chain function.

• Excellent knowledge of the manufacturing field combined with a good knowledge of logistics / supply chain topics.

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking abilities; ability to influence and drive change.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills; ability to engage, collaborate effectively.

• In-depth knowledge of talent management practices, including succession planning, talent acquisition, leadership development.

• Demonstrated experience in organizational design, change management, driving business transformation.

• Ability to analyze data, metrics to make informed HR decisions; measure impact of HR interventions.

• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver results in fast-paced environment.

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Swarovski products discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Volunteering leave

• Learning and development programs

• Flexible working time models (flextime, home office, part-time, etc.)

• Travel allowance/public transport ticket/bike leasing

• Company subsidy for lunch in the canteens

• Company pension plan (from the 3rd year of employment)

• Childbirth grant, other personal allowances, if applicable

• Company day care center, summer holiday care for children

• Free sports and health programs

• Voluntary profit-sharing

• Subsidy for private health insurance

• Loyalty benefits such as bonuses, anniversary gifts, etc.

• Rent of company apartments for the employees

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about shaping organizational culture, driving talent development, and contributing to business success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our journey to empower our people and drive sustainable growth.

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

Due to legal reasons, we advise that the collectively agreed base monthly salary for this position is at least € 7.948,96 gross. Our actual salaries are market competitive and take individual qualifications and experience into consideration.

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