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Company
European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC)
Location
Germany-Dresden
Career Area
Human Resources
Job Type
Manager / Executive
Employment Type
Regular
Posted
May 22, 2025
European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) is a joint venture between four technology leaders, TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP, to establish a state-of-the-art semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe. ESMC represents our shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem.

To help us build the foundation of our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate:

ESMC - HR Operations Manager (m/f/d)

HR Operations Manager is a role responsible for managing the day-to-day HR operations, implementing company policies, overseeing the recruitment and employee lifecycle processes, monitoring departmental budgets, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role is key in driving operational excellence, fostering cross-team collaboration, and maintaining a high standard of HR service delivery.
Job Responsibilities
1. Compliance and Policies:

(1) Ensure compliance with internal HR policies, collective agreements, and German employment law.
(2) Support communication with the Works Council regarding routine topics (under supervision).
(3) Contribute to HR process improvements and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).

2. HR systems management and support:

(1) Oversees the technology infrastructure that supports HR processes covering recruiting, performance management. 
(2) Managing and optimizing HR information system (HRIS) and other Digital HR systems to support HR operations and decision-making. 

3. HR Process management:

(1) Develop and track management related to key HR metrics (retention, development, DE&I etc.), analyze people and talent related data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support business decision-making.
(2) Assist in employee lifecycle processes: contract preparation, onboarding, changes, offboarding.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications and Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.

Must have experience:

1. At least 3 years of experience in HR operations or related HR role.
2. Demonstrated success in leading and managing HR operations teams.
3. Good knowledge of German labor law basics and employment procedures.

Language Skills:

1. English and German: Full Professional Proficiency or Native.
2. Mandarin is desirable and nice to have.

Professional Skills:
 
Communication style: concise, data driven manner.

Personal Attributes:

1. High ethical standards and integrity in professional dealings.
2. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and address employee concerns.
3. Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work in a fast-paced environment.
4. Proactive approach to identifying and solving HR issues.
5. Analytical thinking to identify patterns in complex situations, anticipate risks and make data-driven decisions.
6. Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements coupled with resilience to maintain focus on achieving project objectives.

Training/Onboarding:

Occasional training or business trip to Taiwan are required.

Each journey starts with a first step.

Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world.

Behind the world’s most advanced technology are real people with real passion.
Our success is fueled by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust (ICIC).

At ESMC we believe in the power of inclusive leadership and passion. We demonstrate this in our commitment to our people vision: create an inclusive environment to inspire passion and enable the best in YOU.

It is the policy of ESMC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, ethnic and national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.