AVL Hungary Kft. offers a job in Hungary (HU) as

SSC Team Leader - HR

 

Shape the HR service organization of the future with us – strategically & operationally.

We are establishing a new Shared Service Center for central business services at our Hungarian site in Budapest-Érd and are looking for a committed leader for the Human Resources Services area.

In this role, you will contribute significantly to the professionalization, scaling, and standardization of group-wide HR processes – while also taking on operational responsibility for selected services during the setup phase.

You will report functionally to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at headquarters in Graz (AT) and work closely with the Centers of Excellence (CoEs) at HQ and other HR functions, especially in Austria and Germany.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Build and lead the HR service team in the new Shared Service Center
• Initially take over and process selected HR service processes operationally – e.g., payroll preparation, time management, recruiting, or HR administration
• Gradually transition from hands-on involvement to team management and handling of complex operational issues
• Be responsible for HR Service Delivery Management including KPI-based control, quality assurance, and continuous process optimization in areas like:
• HR administration & master data management
• Global mobility
• Payroll preparation & time tracking
• Talent acquisition & learning support
• Job & skill management
• HR reporting & documentation
• Work closely with HR CoEs at HQ and HR managers in Austria and Germany
• Build a motivating and high-performing team culture based on responsibility, appreciation, and continuous development

 

Requirements

• University degree in business, HR, or equivalent field
• Several years of HR experience, ideally in an international company
• At least 2–3 years in a Shared Service Center environment focusing on operational HR processes
• Willingness to be hands-on during the setup phase
• Strong knowledge of HR systems (e.g., SAP HCM, Jira)
• High service orientation, independence, and structured work style
• Very good German and English skills (at least B2 in both)
• Ability to act reliably and solution-oriented in a complex international environment

 

We offer

• Key role in building and strategically developing our Shared Service Center
• Direct collaboration with HR leadership at the group level
• Dynamic international team with appreciation for new ideas
• Flexible working hours and home office options
• Private health care and accident insurance
• Commuter support (travel cost subsidy, shuttle bus from Budapest to Érd)
• Mentoring program and continuous development opportunities

 

Please submit your application with an English CV.

 

 

ABOUT AVL HUNGARY KFT.

 

AVL Hungary Kft., founded in 2002, has become a leading research and development center in almost all areas of powertrain systems in recent years by combining the 100-year tradition of the Hungarian vehicle industry and the innovative activities of the global company.

The Hungarian company's team of more than 500 professionals works in a high-tech development environment not only in the headquarters in Érd, but in Budapest, Zalaegerszeg and Kecskemét. The team is operating primarily in the fields of R&D - planning, simulation, testing, software development, calibration, and production planning.

The results of the work of our colleagues and the technical innovations created by AVL are used in passenger cars, heavy vehicles, construction machinery and ship industries of five continents: AVL Hungary participates in national and international projects, works with the most modern tools, and develops the powertrains of the future.