Human Resources Manager – Medical Devices

Suma Medtec GmbH; Kufstein; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Suma Medtec GmbH in Kufstein, Austria is seeking a Human Resources Manager – Medical Devices. This part-time or full-time role combines internal HR operations with regulatory coordination in a hybrid work setup.

You will manage onboarding, payroll coordination, and compliance while supporting People & Culture initiatives in a regulated medical device environment. The ideal candidate has 1–5 years in HR within regulated industries, a Bachelor's degree, and fluent English and German.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 1–5 years in HR, Talent Acquisition or People Operations in a regulated industry.
• Full professional proficiency in English and German (reading/writing).
• Interest in Austrian employment regulations, payroll workflows and local registrations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employment compliance with local labor laws and training when needed.
• Coordinate recruitment, interviews, onboarding and staff registrations.
• Support People and Culture initiatives and improve administrative procedures.
• Oversee payroll coordination with external partners and expense processing.
• Assist regulatory coordination for medical device development submissions.

Skills

English

German

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Human Resources Manager – Medical Devices

Level: Junior or Mid-Level

Type: Internal, 60%-100% employment (part-time or full-time)

Location: Kufstein, Austria

Job description

This is a part-time or full-time position for a curious and proactive Human Resources professional. Based in Kufstein, with hybrid in-person and remote project collaboration, this unique role offers the opportunity to support our growing company while also gaining insight into the highly innovative medical device industry.

This position reports to the Managing Director and aims to keep our business engine running smoothly by building and maintaining an amazing team of consultants. You will fulfill a positive and impactful role toward our People and Culture initiatives while navigating Austrian labor law and ensuring compliance. In addition, you will have the opportunity to expand upon current experience and training, aspiring toward your personal development goals in an industry which offers limitless possibility.

Main Responsibilities: Internal Operations & Human Resources

• Serve as the company’s primary contact for employment compliance, ensuring all processes align with local labor laws. This may require special training while on the job, and completion of a certification process provided by the local labor administration.
• Coordinate recruiting activities for new team members, plan candidate interviews, register new staff with local authorities, and manage the onboarding process.
• Continue to innovate on our unique People and Culture initiatives which make Suma Medtec an excellent place to work.
• Oversee employee support trackers and coordinate with external partners to ensure smooth payroll processing.
• Process business expense reports for financial tracking and reimbursement.
• Proactively review internal workflows to design and implement continuous improvements to our administrative procedures.
• Work proficiently with common word processing, spreadsheet, and collaborative tools (e.g., Microsoft Office), and participate effectively in virtual meetings.

Optional Responsibilities: Regulatory Affairs Coordination

• Support the Regulatory team with medical device development support by compiling project information, supporting planning activities, and documenting adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Assist the preparation of regulatory submissions, coordinating document input from cross-functional teams.
• Track project milestones for medical device registrations across a variety of technologies.

Candidate profile and required qualifications

• Minimum studies: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Law, or scientific focus (e.g., Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, etc.).
• Related Experience: 1-5 years working in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Office Management, or related functions in a regulated industry (preferably within the medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biotechnology, manufacturing, or similar sectors).
• Language Requirements: English and German – Full professional proficiency reading/writing in both languages is mandatory to effectively navigate Austrian employment laws, address local authorities, and manage global client communications.
• Baseline understanding and strong interest in learning Austrian employment regulations, payroll workflows, and local registration requirements (e.g., ÖGK/social security registrations).
• Interest in healthcare technology, with motivation to learn about the medical device industry beyond traditional HR responsibilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a natural inclination to build, refine, and maintain internal procedures.
• Self-directed mindset with the ability to work independently in a local office/hybrid setting while staying aligned with a remote, global team.
• Strong organizational ability to maintain project momentum, track deliverables, and manage multiple competing tasks efficiently.
• Ability to research regulatory intelligence, formulate practical solutions, and present findings in a concise and clear manner.

What we offer

• One of the best overall career opportunities in the sector
• Rapid learning and development opportunities on a global scale
• Very competitive salary/bonus
• 5 weeks vacation + local holidays (full-time)
• Optimal work-life balance with a company policy and management approach designed for sustainable career satisfaction
• Health insurance and a culture geared toward health and well-being
• An amazingly collaborative team that is diverse, talented, and ready to celebrate success
• Company bike leasing program through Firmenradl

About our company

Suma Medtec accelerates development projects for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers of all sizes. We support all aspects of product development and commercialization, with specialized competencies in Global Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management, Human Factors, Project Management, R&D Engineering, and Quality. For additional information about Suma Medtec, we invite you to visit our website: www.suma-medtec.com

Suma Medtec GmbH is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Please note that applications received through third-party staffing or recruiting companies will not be considered.