Head of Employee Engagement in People

You will be responsible for leading the Engagement Strategy for RHI Magnesita, this role is part of our People & Culture function and embedded in our overall P&C Competence Center Team. The work on Engagement comprises work on our company culture & diversity, developing our leaders, ensuring skills training, providing career development and succession across the company - to ensure we remain an employer of choice. You will drive the strategy on these topics, design tools and programs, but also implement and communicate them to become effective.

**About you**

We are looking for a leader to join our P&C Competence Center Team with home base in the corporate headquarter in Vienna or in our hub in Rotterdam. To expand our position as the global market leader, we are looking for best-in-class leaders and specialists and you could be part of this team if you bring the following with you:
**Are you a true team player with the following attributes?**

Taking on responsibility, thinking cross-functionally, results-driven mindset, high level of energy & initiative, good sense of humor, willing to travel internationally

**Are you strong on execution and pushing to deliver performance?**

Hands-on and pro-active working style, structured approach with ability to work efficiently, results-driven

**Can you work strategically & connect the dots?**

Master strong conceptual and analytical thinking, high problem-solving capability of dynamic and unstructured topics, capable of seeing the bigger picture

**Are you customer centric and able to communicate at all levels?**

Articulate complex ideas in a simple way, excellent in relationship building, excellent stakeholder management skills, superior negotiation skills & experience

**Can you handle complexity and change?**

Prioritize projects within a fast-paced and complex environment, best performing under pressure

**Do you have the following background and professional skills?**
- more than 5 years of professional expert experience in international People & Culture work
- work experience in a fast-paced and multicultural environment
- knowledge on people development processes, tools, and trends
- high interest in Culture as well as in Learning Trends and their implementation
- experience in a Learning Management System
- strong knowledge in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
- track record of building, implementing, and measuring talent and learning programs
- strong project management skills and the ability to drive initiatives from inception to completion
- understanding of diversity & inclusiveness in the workplace and different learning styles
- strong interpersonal and active listening skills, communicating with employees and leaders at all levels
- fluent in spoken and written English

We are aware that the person described above with each and every attribute will be hard to find, but we are always willing to invest in the further development of our people. So, if you see yourself in most of the aspects, we encourage you to apply

**About the job**
As a leader you will be responsible for all components linked to Employee Engagement, so in your role:

- You will design and conduct development programs for Leaders at all levels
- You are the driving force for our Culture & Diversity initiatives
- You ensure Change Management is not lip service, but truly lived
- You are responsible for the global Trainee program and further development programs
- You design, implement and coordinate holistic training and learning tools for the full organization
- You will present this framework to the top management
- You will support the RHI Magnesita strategy process with respect to People & Culture
- You will be a role model in leadership yourself and work with a global, diverse team

**What we bring to the table**

We are the acknowledged technology leader in the refractory industry. Our company is defined by people. We celebrate diversity. We know that multiple approaches, perspectives and backgrounds fuel creativity and innovation. We strive to build a workplace culture that welcomes & values the diverse voices of our employees. We have a collaborative culture that cherishes ideas and determination to add value for our customers. Our leadership style encourages openness, fresh thinking, and initiative. We are pragmatic, positive and optimistic.

**As a much-valued employer we offer**:

- a varied and challenging role within the world market leader that is driving positive change
- the opportunity to take part in shaping the future of the industry leader in innovative technology
- top management exposure
- working in a high-performance team
- an international environment incl. travelling and global career opportunities
- challenging tasks, taking responsibility and forcing your own career success
- an independent way of working
- direct communication, openness, and fostering collaboration
- excellent development opportunities and further social benefits (e.g., flexible wor