Veitsch or Breitenau | Full time | Maternity Cover

For our production plants at Veitsch & Breitenau

Your position

As an HR Business Partner, you will support our Plant Managers in Veitsch and Breitenau with all HR topics. Reporting to the Head of People & Culture for DACH & Czech, you will advise management on organizational structure, workforce planning, labor law, and performance topics. You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on work, be the go-to person for employees, and work closely with teams like Payroll and the Shared Service Center. You'll be part of a motivated and collaborative P&C team that values knowledge sharing, growth, and good humor.

Your tasks

• Support the entire employee lifecycle — from onboarding to offboarding, including development, retention, and employee relations
• Handle and coordinate day-to-day operational HR tasks
• Ensure compliance with collective agreements, labor laws, and internal HR policies
• Drive employer branding activities: e.g., apprenticeship training, career fairs etc.
• Support change processes: e.g., implementation of new working time models
• Manage recruitment activities in collaboration with our Regional Talent Acquisition team

Your profile

• Several years of HRBP experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with shift models and their implementation
• Solid knowledge of Austrian Labor Law is a must-have
• Basic understanding of payroll processes and experience working with Success Factors & SAP HCM
• Confident use of Microsoft tools such as PowerPoints, Excel, Word and Teams

Languages: English – fluent, German - Fluent

Our offer

The annual gross salary for this full-time position starts at €70,000.00, with a competitive package based on qualifications, experience, and market values.

Flexibility: Possibility of home office and flexible, trust-based working hours

Health: Sponsorship of sporting events, platform for mental & physical health (Mavie)

Plus: Meal allowance/support for local restaurants in Veitsch

In addition to these local benefits for Veitsch, we also offer you many global benefits .

Do you want to take the next step?

Please apply online, as applications by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Here you can find all the details about our application process.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Do you have more questions?

Saradha Vathana Selvendran (Talent Acquisition Partner)

E-Mail: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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