(Senior) HR Specialist (m/w/d)

As a Senior HR Specialist at Vishay Selb, you will partner with business leaders to shape workforce planning, onboarding, talent development, and organizational design. You act as a hands-on HR partner, ensuring continuity of activities, supporting employee relations, and driving productivity and engagement. You will navigate legal requirements, coach managers, and collaborate with HR peers on programs and practices. This role sits at a production site that powers automotive, medical, and industrial electronics, offering influence across a matrix, international environment. You’ll impact people processes in a hands-on, cross-functional setting and help Vishay meet its talent and performance‑

• health promotion
• Eurorad bicycle leasing
• mobile working
• company restaurant
• financial support programs
• career development and global opportunities

• Partner with business leaders to plan and execute talent management programs (workforce planning, onboarding, promotions, talent development, change leadership, organizational design).
• Act on behalf of the HR Manager to ensure continuity and drive ongoing HR activities.
• Provide hands-on support to leaders to improve productivity and employee engagement.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance, coaching, and career development support.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to manage HR projects and programs.
• Oversee day-to-day HR execution including recruiting, benefits, employee relations and engagement, health/safety, training, events, and policy communication.
• Engage in partnership-based cooperation with the local works council.

• University degree in HR, Business Management, Legal or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in a customer-facing HR role in an international, matrix environment with works council exposure.
• Ability to multi-task, delegate, and maintain a solution-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication skills across levels and the ability to influence and connect with all employees.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain key relationships.
• Fluent in German and English (oral and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with HRIS systems; Workday is beneficial.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management
• Solution-oriented, proactive mindset
• Workday
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel