The main focus of this role is to turn business priorities, employee interests, and company standards into practical, high-impact people solutions, with around 80% of your work dedicated to Austria and 20% to Switzerland. You will lead an experienced P&C team, build trusted partnerships with key stakeholders, and connect local realities with regional and global directives.
You’ll navigate a complex stakeholder landscape where changing contexts and confidential topics are part of daily life: From strategic discussions with leaders to aligning with works councils, from tackling a sensitive employee case to connecting with your team. While working in a hybrid setup, regular visits to our Austrian sites are essential to stay connected and close to the business.
With a structured approach, clear communication, and sound judgment, you’ll drive change, shape people strategies, and influence critical decisions – ultimately delivering solutions that make a real difference for both the business and our people.
Languages: English – fluent, German – fluent, other languages are considered an asset
Nice to have: Familiarity with Swiss labor law
The annual gross salary for this full-time position is €125,000.00, with a competitive package based on qualifications, experience, and market values.
Flexibility: Possibility of home office and flexible, trust-based working hours
Mobility: Annual public transport pass (Wiener Linien)
Health: Sponsorship of sporting events, platform for mental & physical health (Mavie)
Plus: Our own café and daily food allowance for numerous restaurants (Europlaza), corporate benefits platform
In addition to these local benefits for Vienna, we also offer you many global benefits.
Do you want to take the next step?
Please apply online in English, 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?
Nina Missethon (Head of Talent Acquisition - Europe & CIS)
E-Mail: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +43 699 1870 5465
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.
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes exceeding 1,200°C in a wide range of industries, including steel, cement, non-ferrous metals and glass. With a vertically integrated value chain, from raw materials to refractory products and full performance-based solutions, RHI Magnesita serves customers around the world, with over 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita intends to leverage its leadership in terms of revenue, scale, product portfolio and diversified geographic presence to target strategically those countries and regions benefiting from more dynamic economic growth prospects.
The Group is listed within the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category (“ESCC”) of the Official List of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: RHIM) and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index, with a secondary listing on the Vienna Stock Exchange (Wiener Börse). For more information please visit: www.rhimagnesita.com
