Knauf stands for opportunity. As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.
With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.
In this role, you confidently manages and prioritizes calendars and meetings and coordinates international travel
Working closely with executive leadership, you will support with communication and meetings by drafting, editing, and designing communication materials and presentations, building agendas, recording minutes, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring effective outcomes
Also, you will support on HR administrative tasks as a support to our executive HR Business Partner across the employee lifecycle—from recruiting, contracts, and onboarding/offboarding through role changes to compensation/benefit cycles and bonus processes in collaboration with the C&B Center of Excellence—and prepare sensitive HR documentation, maintain accurate HRIS data, and manage approval and signature workflows
In addition, you will provide ad hoc support for people-related and cross-functional projects and, with your structured and proactive working style, contribute significantly to smooth operations
You bring several years of experience supporting C suite or senior executives in international organizations
Demonstrated strength in drafting executive and internal communications ensures clear, consistent messaging aligned with leadership priorities
Hands on HR operations experience spans contracts, onboarding/offboarding, payroll coordination, and compensation cycles
You offer exceptional English and German language skills—spoken and written—and strong proficiency in MS Office/365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
Flexibility : 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
Career and professional development : Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
Benefits and vouchers : Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
E-Bike leasing : Relocation support : Assistance with international relocation
With more than 300 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the major players in the global market.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.