Director People Operations (f/m/d)

 

AOP Health is the European pioneer for integrated therapies for rare diseases and in critical care. To enhance our team in Vienna we are looking for a:

AOP Health is seeking a Director People Operations to lead the strategic development and optimization of People operations and data analytics across regions, ensuring compliant, scalable, and tech-enabled processes that support organizational growth and operational excellence.

What Your Day To Day Will Look Like

• Design and lead scalable People operations processes across Austria and regional locations

• Oversee payroll and compliance, ensuring adherence to local labor laws and regulatory requirements with the strong focus on DACH region

• Lead and develop a high-performing People Operations team

  Select, implement, and optimize HR systems and tools (e.g., HRIS, payroll platforms, analytics dashboards)

• Develop and manage data-driven People reporting and analytics to support strategic decision-making

• Drive process standardization while accommodating local market needs and legal requirements

• Ensure data integrity and security in all HR systems and processes

  Continuously improve employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, compensation and benefits administration, etc.)

• Support transformation projects, including reorganizations, integrations, and digitalization initiatives

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, IT, and Country HR teams for seamless service delivery

Your Qualifications and Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in HR Operations, with a focus on international/regional (DACH) scope

• Proven leadership experience in managing HR teams across multiple geographies

• Strong expertise in payroll management and HR compliance, particularly within the DACH region

• Hands-on experience with modern HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., SAGE DPW, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP, Personio)

  Solid background in HR data analytics, reporting, and the use of dashboards to drive decisions

• Deep understanding of end-to-end HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration

• Track record of leading process improvements and digital transformation in HR

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all organizational levels

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• Proficiency in English and German is essential for this role

Our offer

• Transparent and forward-thinking corporate culture that values strategic input 
• High level of autonomy within a collaborative and results-driven leadership team
• Modern working environment with good public transport connections (U4 - Heiligenstadt)
• Flexible working hours (flexitime/time-out days), home office, bonus scheme, additional benefits and employee events
• Structured onboarding and support through a buddy system
• The gross annual salary in accordance with the collective agreement (KV) for this role is 79 800 EUR on a full-time basis (38.5 hours/week) with willingness to pay more if you have the appropriate qualifications and experience

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Main Benefits

• Bonus
• Homeoffice
• Company car
• Employee mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop
• Initial and continuing education
• Canteen
• Good transport connection
• Employee events
• Meal allowance
• Company doctor
• Parking spot
• Healthmeasures
• Employee discount

Your Contact

Larisa Barkowski

 
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