Human Resources Generalist

Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik Austria GmbH; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 43.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Company laptop and IT equipment

Wellbeing initiatives

Lunch subsidies

E-bike leasing scheme

On-site EV charging stations

Modern ergonomic workplace

Zusammenfassung

CZEISS is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the ATSEE region from Graz, Austria. You will act as a trusted HR partner for managers and employees, driving HR initiatives and ensuring compliant operations across the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities include recruitment, HR administration, payroll support, attendance management, and coordinating travel and expenses. The role requires a degree in HR or related field, 2–3 years of HR experience, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–3 years of HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of Austrian labour law and HR administration.
• Experience with payroll processes.
• Experience with HR systems and MS Office.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and full employee lifecycle activities.
• Coordinate HR administration including contracts, records and documentation.
• Support monthly payroll preparation and ensure HR data accuracy.
• Oversee time and attendance, vacation and absence administration.
• Organise business travel, expense claims, and support HR projects and org development initiatives.

Kenntnisse

HR fundamentals

Labour law knowledge

German & English fluency

Payroll understanding

HR systems & MS Office

Communication skills

Ausbildung

HR or Business Administration degree

Tools

Workday

BMD

HR ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

About ZEISS

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, our employees continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world. At our Graz location, you will join Industrial Quality Solutions (IQS), supporting the Austria and South East Europe (ATSEE) region. You will be part of an international organisation while benefiting from the close-knit and collaborative culture of a local team.

Your Role

As a Human Resources Generalist (m/f/x), you will support the entire employee lifecycle, acting as a trusted HR partner for managers and employees across the ATSEE region. You will drive HR initiatives, ensure compliant HR operations, and contribute to organisational development and business success.

The role will involve:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment and supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Coordinating HR administration, including employment contracts, employee records, and HR documentation.
• Supporting monthly payroll preparation and maintaining HR data accuracy.
• Managing time and attendance processes, including vacation and absence administration.
• Organising business travel, processing expense claims, and supporting strategic HR and organisational development initiatives.

Your Experience

• Completed education or university degree with a focus on Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of HR experience in a generalist or similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of Austrian labour law and HR administration processes.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes and experience working with HR systems and MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in German and English.

It would be desirable if you had:

• Experience with Workday, BMD, or other HR/ERP systems.
• Experience supporting organisational change or HR projects.
• Additional language skills and experience working in an international environment.

Your Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning, e-learning platforms, and career development programmes.
• Flexible working arrangements, modern leadership culture, and a supportive team environment.
• Company laptop and required IT equipment.
• EGYM Wellpass membership and wellbeing initiatives.
• Subsidised lunches, corporate benefits programme, and E-bike leasing scheme.
• On-site EV charging stations.
• Modern ergonomic workplace with parking and excellent public transport connections.

Role Details

Location: Graz, Austria

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (38.5 hours per week)

Department: Human Resources

Reporting To: Head of IQS Austria/SEE

For this position, the starting annual gross salary is €48,000. The actual salary offered will depend on qualifications and relevant professional experience.

Diversity is part of ZEISS. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.