Human Resources Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to shape and influence HR operations within a growing international business?

Assepro Austria, part of Ardonagh Europe, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all aspects of HR delivery across our Austrian business. This is a hands-on role offering a unique opportunity to combine operational excellence with strategic partnership, supporting both local business priorities and wider European HR initiatives.

As a key member of the team, you will work closely with local leadership while collaborating with colleagues across Europe to drive best practice, ensure compliance, and enhance the employee experience.

What You'll Be Doing

As HR Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the HR function, including:

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Managing all core HR processes across the employee lifecycle

• Maintaining compliant employment contracts, documentation and employee records

• Supporting onboarding and offboarding activities

• Driving improvements in HR policies, procedures and governance standards

• Ensuring accurate and efficient HR administration

Payroll & Benefits

• Leading the monthly payroll process and managing external payroll providers

• Reviewing payroll inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Supporting salary reviews, benefits administration and employee changes

• Acting as the key point of contact for payroll-related queries

Employee Relations & Employment Law

• Providing practical and commercially focused HR advice to managers

• Managing employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance cases

• Ensuring compliance with Austrian employment legislation

• Liaising with external legal advisers where necessary

• Monitoring legislative developments and implementing required changes

Recruitment & Talent

• Supporting recruitment and onboarding activities across the business

• Partnering with hiring managers to identify talent needs

• Coordinating recruitment processes and candidate experience

• Contributing to wider talent initiatives across Ardonagh Europe

HR Systems, Data & Projects

• Maintaining high-quality HR data and reporting

• Supporting HR system optimisation and process automation initiatives

• Producing people analytics and management information

• Contributing to key European HR projects, including Dayforce implementation and HR transformation programmes

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident, pragmatic and highly organised HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Essential Experience & Skills

• 5+ years' experience in a broad HR Generalist or HR Manager role

• Strong hands-on payroll management experience

• Experience working with external payroll providers

• Solid knowledge of Austrian employment law and HR compliance requirements

• Proven experience managing employee relations cases independently

• Experience with HR systems, reporting and process improvement initiatives

• Fluent German and professional-level English

Desirable

• Experience within financial services, professional services or other regulated environments

• Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related field

• Relevant Austrian HR qualification

Why Join Ardonagh Europe?

At Ardonagh Europe, you'll join a dynamic and rapidly growing international organisation operating across multiple European markets.

This is an opportunity to:

• Play a key role in shaping the HR function within Austria

• Work closely with senior leaders and influence business decisions

• Be part of significant HR transformation programmes and system implementations

• Collaborate with a wider European HR community

• Contribute directly to the growth and success of an ambitious international business

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while developing your career within a growing European organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become part of Ardonagh Europe and help shape the future of our people experience.