HR Manager: Build and Scale People Functions in Austria

GAC Motor Europe B.V.; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 44.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GAC Motor Austria is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the full employee lifecycle, establish HR structures and act as a trusted contact for employees, managers and international stakeholders. The role is based in Raaba near Graz and offers a full‑time position starting immediately.

You will independently manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and the development of local HR policies in line with Austrian law within a growing European group.

Qualifikationen

• A completed degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology or a comparable field.
• At least five years of broad HR experience, ideally gained within an Austrian company, European organisation, start‑up or international subsidiary.
• Business‑fluent German and strong English skills, enabling you to communicate confidently with local and international stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of Austrian employment law, payroll processes, tax regulations, social security requirements and common HR information systems.
• Strong organisational and execution capabilities, combined with confidence in recruitment, employee relations, HR administration and Microsoft Office.
• A structured, reliable and solution‑oriented personality with strong communication skills, cultural awareness and the ability to succeed in a fast‑paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Independently manage the entire recruitment process, from job postings and candidate selection to interviews, background checks and offer negotiations.
• Coordinate all employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employment contracts, probation reviews, internal transfers, contract renewals and offboarding.
• Manage payroll‑related information, bonuses, allowances, attendance and leave while coordinating Austrian social insurance and employee benefits.
• Identify training and development needs and organise suitable internal and external learning initiatives.
• Develop and continuously improve local HR policies, procedures and documentation in line with Austrian employment law and group‑wide standards.
• Promote a positive corporate culture by organising employee engagement initiatives, team‑building activities and HR‑related projects across the organisation.

Kenntnisse

HR management

Recruitment

Onboarding

Payroll knowledge

Employment law

German & English

HR administration

MS Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ausbildung

HR/BA/Psychology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Jobbeschreibung

GAC Motor Austria is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the full employee lifecycle, establish HR structures and act as a trusted contact for employees, managers and international stakeholders. The role is based in Raaba near Graz and offers a full‑time position starting immediately.

You will independently manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and the development of local HR policies in line with Austrian law within a growing European group.