Director of Human Resources (f/m) Leading Investment Firm
Iro&Partners Wien Vollzeit
Director of Human Resources (f/m) - Leading Investment Firm
On behalf of our client - a globally active investment firm with offices in the United States and Europe and several billion USD in assets under management - we are currently searching for a Director of Human Resources to join their Vienna office.The firm operates at the intersection of high finance and technology, with an English-speaking culture and a strong performance-driven environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced, tech-savvy HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, international settings.
Your Responsibilities- Act as a strategic and operational HR partner to senior leadership across Vienna and New York
- Take full ownership of the end-to-end recruiting process - from outreach to onboarding and retention
- Build and manage a talent database and maintain long-term engagement with high-potential candidates
- Create an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring consistent communication and engagement
- Work closely with universities and networks (CEMS, WU, St. Gallen, HEC, Bocconi, etc.) to attract top talent
- Manage local HR operations in Vienna, including one admin team member
- Ensure compliance with Austrian and US labor law
- Lead HR initiatives for approx. 60 employees globally, including performance and compensation topics
- Leverage modern HR tools (e.g. Greenhouse, HRIS) and drive the digitalization of HR processes
- Collaborate on creative recruiting strategies (e.g. job ads with entry challenges or gamified elements)
- 5+ years of experience in HR leadership roles, ideally in international or fast-growing organizations
- Strong knowledge of Austrian labor law; experience with US employment frameworks is a plus
- Proven experience in recruiting, people development, compensation, and cultural initiatives
- Tech-savvy mindset and ability to interact with highly analytical, tech-minded teams
- Natural curiosity and eagerness to experiment with new technologies and tools
- Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and discretion
- "Hunter mentality" - hands-on, pragmatic, and driven by results
- Structured, reliable and proactive personality who thrives on ownership and autonomy
- Full professional fluency in German and English
- A key leadership role in a high-performing, globally connected investment firm
- Full ownership and creative freedom to build scalable HR processes
- English-speaking culture with fast decision-making and strong tech orientation
- Elegant historic office with state-of-the-art technology and modern equipment in the heart of 1010 Vienna
- Competitive salary package in line with your experience and responsibilities
We look forward to your application!
Iro&Partners Personal- u. Managementberatungs-GmbHOffice Vienna: 1010 Wien, Opernring 9 Tel: +43 1 877 87 19
Office Innsbruck: 6020 Innsbruck, Museumstraße 20 Tel: +43 512 26 00 56
Office Salzburg: 5020 Salzburg, Reichenhaller Straße 8 Tel: +43 662 84 35 670
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