Human Resources Manager Austria and CEE

Requistion ID: 80381 

Shape the Future of HR Across Austria & CEE

Are you a seasoned HR professional ready to take on a strategic regional role in a dynamic and fast-paced international organization? Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, is seeking a visionary HR Manager for Austria & CEE to lead and elevate our human resources function across multiple countries.

This is a unique opportunity to influence business success through innovative people strategies, guide cultural transformation, and empower local HR teams to deliver excellence across the employee lifecycle.

Your Mission

As HR Manager Austria & CEE, you will:

• Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to middle and senior management across Austria, Poland, Czech Republic and selected CEE countries.
• Lead, coach and provide guidance the HR team in Austria and Poland.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: talent acquisition, onboarding, development, performance, compensation & benefits, and offboarding.
• Take full ownership of payroll administration, HR budgeting, and forecasting across Austria and ensure consistency of processes in CEE.
• Drive employee engagement, talent retention, and employer branding strategies tailored to local needs.
• Lead cooperation with Austrian unions and workers councils, including preparation, negotiation, and implementation of company agreements and collective labor regulations.
• Act as a key interface for labor law compliance and ensure constructive social dialogue in Austria and aligned practices in CEE countries.
• Oversee performance and compensation cycles, including benchmarking and local implementation of global frameworks.
• Support and implement regional and global HR projects and system rollouts (e.g. HRIS, PACE, talent reviews).
• Act as a change agent in organizational development, supporting transformation, and culture initiatives.

Your Profile

We’re looking for an agile and experienced HR professional who brings:

• 10+ years of HR experience, ideally in multinational companies and matrix structures, with at least 5 years in a managerial or strategic HRBP role.
• Deep understanding of Austrian labor law, works council relations, and collective bargaining frameworks.
• Experience navigating CEE markets and culturally diverse teams is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in compensation & benefits, talent management, performance frameworks, and payroll.
• Proven success in driving HR transformation, change management, and organizational development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence across multiple levels and cultures.
• Tech-savvy mindset with knowledge of SAP, HRIS, and MS Office tools.
• Fluent German and English (C1+); other CEE languages are a plus.
• A university degree in HR, business, or related field; payroll or HR certifications (e.g. SAP HR, Coaching, Change Management) are beneficial.

Why Join Dentsply Sirona?

At Dentsply Sirona, we empower dental professionals globally and support local excellence. As HR Manager Austria & CEE, you’ll play a central role in delivering that vision through people, culture, and collaboration.

We offer:

• A strategic role with broad regional scope
• A collaborative, performance-oriented environment
• Opportunities to lead labor relations in one of Europe’s most established systems
• Meaningful involvement in global HR transformation
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Ready to make an impact across borders? Join Dentsply Sirona and help shape the future of healthcare through people. Apply now

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