Head of Human Resources Business Partner Europe (f/m/d)

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation, delivering tailored culinary solutions and memorable taste experiences. A broad portfolio of renowned brands across Europe and internationally brings together extensive expertise in spices, seasoning blends, marinades, functional ingredients and food cultures. Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomy and food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements. The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide.

Tasks

• Lead and develop the Europe HR Business Partner (HRBP) team
• Provide strategic HR guidance and advisory support to leaders, with a focus on senior and middle management
• Implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives
• Drive organizational and change management initiatives in a dynamic, growth-oriented, private equity-backed environment
• Manage talent management, performance management, succession planning, and budgeting processes (annual HR cycle) across the Europe region
• Analyze HR metrics and derive actionable insights and improvement measures 
• Collaborate closely with HR Centers of Expertise, the HR Operations Europe team, and the Executive Committee
• Foster a positive organizational culture and strengthen employee engagement and retention 
• Lead and contribute to regional and global HR projects

Skills

• University degree with a focus on Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within an international environment with complex organizational structures; people leadership experience is an advantage
• Strong understanding of business processes and organizational development
• Experience supporting organizational change initiatives and leadership development programs
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work
• Solid knowledge of employment law, particularly Austrian and German labor law; knowledge of other European jurisdictions is an advantage
• Excellent communication, influencing, and consulting skills
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken, with strong negotiation capabilities in both languages

Benefits

• Excellent lunch options at gourmet level in our company restaurant
• Attractive discounts on our products
• Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health
• Physiotherapy with a low co-payment, company doctor, and occupational pension scheme
• ClimateTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing
• Flexible working hours through an attractive flexitime model and home office options
• Flat organizational structure with a first-name culture and short decision-making paths
• A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active Company

The minimum gross salary for this position is € 3.930,48 per month on a full-time basis. We offer a compensation package that significantly reflects your skills and experience.