Senior HR Business Partner (f/m/d), Lanzenkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria / Lanzenkirchen, Vienna, Austria

HR Business Partner driving global people success

On‑site senior HR partner driving strategy, talent, and governance in a global matrix, enabling people‑centric business success.

What You'll do

• Act as the local on‑site HR representative, working closely with the business and local leadership team to shape organizational direction, challenge the status quo, and translate business strategy into sustainable, people‑centric decisions.

• Navigate and manage a complex matrix organization by partnering with Business Units based at HQ Schaan, Liechtenstein and team leads across multiple locations, fostering strong collaboration, alignment, and effective global interactions.

• Lead end‑to‑end HR governance and employee relations, including Works Council negotiations, labor law compliance, HR policies, and contract‑related matters aligned with business priorities.

• Drive talent, leadership, and performance excellence by guiding succession planning, talent development, compensation, People processes, and coaching leaders on people matters.

• Ensure consistent, impactful HR delivery by collaborating with global HR teams and your team member, leading local HR projects, and living Hilti’s EVP as a role model.

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in business management (HR focus) or Psychology, complemented by certified knowledge of Austrian Labor Law and 5+ years of senior HR experience in matrix organizations.

• Strong business acumen with deep understanding of HR core processes.

• Expertise in talent acquisition, assessment, unbiased talent development and succession planning.

• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Fluent in German and English (additional language a plus).

What’s In It for You

At Hilti, you’ll actively shape the organization by driving people strategy where it matters most - close to the business. The role offers strong influence, visibility in leadership forums, and access to a global HR community with excellent development opportunities. You’ll grow with purpose, build sustainable talent, and create lasting impact in a company known for leadership, innovation, and a strong people‑centric culture.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

This job falls under the collective agreement for metal trade employees in employment group IV. The agreement specifies that the minimum gross monthly salary for a full-time position (38.5 hours/week) is € 3.415,01. We value our employees and offer a highly competitive salary package that exceeds the collective agreement salary. You can expect a minimum annual gross salary of € 92.000 (including 13th, 14th, bonus payment) as a starting point.