Senior HR Generalist (m/f/d)

Senior HR Generalist (m/f/d)

Location:
Pasching, Linz, Austria

Hosting Company:
DSI Underground Austria

At Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions (SMR) we are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior HR Generalist to join our team.

ABOUT US

Ground Support Division is the world’s leading supplier of ground support products, systems and solutions, which is part of the Sandvik capital group, a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are present in 70 countries and employs over 3,000 people including engineers and technical specialists with in-depth experience in the underground industry.

With market-leading brands covering everything from bolting systems through to injection chemicals and resin capsules, we reinforce mines, tunnels, and underground structures, helping our customers advance underground, and advance towards their objectives – faster and more efficiently than ever.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting directly to our Regional HR Manager EMEA, you will be the first point of contact for all HR-related queries of managers and employees at our site in Austria.

Operational Size: circa 45 employees
Minimum Gross Monthly Base Pay: EUR 3 600

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you'll manage broadly defined HR administration on site, from operational responsibilities to company-wide organization development projects. You’ll drive legal compliance of the HR function and provide professional advice to management while fostering strong employee relations. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

To your responsibilities will belong among others:

• Managing personnel, absenteeism matters
• Managing employee documentation and ensuring maintenance of employee personnel files and HR matter filing
• Facilitating end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, exit and all employee lifecycle processes
• Advising and supporting managers e.g. in performance management process, merit process, goal setting, etc.
• Supporting HR Manager in succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, etc.
• Supporting organizational development related projects, such as employee satisfaction surveys, internal training initiatives, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for a candidate who is empathetic, approachable, and skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational and time management abilities, allowing them to manage multiple tasks efficiently. They should be comfortable working independently as well as collaborating within a team, with strong problem-solving skills to handle challenges effectively. A commitment to ethical conduct and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality are essential qualities for this role.

Besides that, an ideal candidate should have:

• Degree in HRM, Business or related field
• 3-4 years of experience in a HR role, ideally in a manufacturing or heavy industry
• Working knowledge of Austria Labour Law
• Knowledge and understanding of broadly defined HR processes
• Very good knowledge of MS Office (incl. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Native German, very good English proficiency (min. B2; spoken and written)

WE OFFER

• Working for a global player with a culture of safety, innovation and fair play
• Ongoing development and training
• Strong support for work-life balance and employee health (hybrid work model, flexible working hours, lunch in the office, healthy snacks, joint sport activities, massages)