(Senior) HR Manager | German speaking (m/f/x)

Job Description

We’re a dynamic digital agency looking for an experienced HR Manager to step into a key role during a maternity leave until June 2026. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape our HR strategy, collaborate closely with team leaders, and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced, digital environment. While the contract is limited, there is a possibility of extending the role beyond the initial agreement.

What you will do:

• Be a trusted HR partner: Collaborate closely with team leaders to actively shape the strategic personnel planning, challenge team assessments, and handle critical conversations
• Own and execute the recruiting process: From active sourcing to onboarding, ensure we hire the best talent for our team, in line with our agency standards.
• Drive strategic HR projects: Develop frameworks e.g. for development talks, salary budgeting, and recruiting standards.
• Lead employee feedback initiatives: Analyze results from our anonymous satisfaction surveys and guide team leaders to actionable insights.
• Handle HR administration: Draft contracts, ensure compliance with policies, and take an active role in planning and hosting internal events.

Requirements

What we expect:

• Several years of experience in HR, ideally in a digital/agency environment
• Successfully completed university degree
• Basic know-how of digital marketing and agency workflows
• Expertise in recruiting, strategic planning, personnel development and in developing and maintaining talent networks
• Strong communication and consulting skills
• Proactive problem-solving skills and conflict ability
• Fluent German and English skills
• Availability for at least 25 hours per week, with flexibility for up to full-time
• Based in Austria or Germany
• Willingness to travel for internal events and workshops in Germany/Austria

• Your annual gross salary for this full-time position starts at € 37,000. How much more you earn will depend on your experience and qualifications.

  Contact

Victoria Vargas-Grimm

+43 676 3094220