HR Business Partner Consumer Flexibles and Functional Paper & Films

Job title: HR Business Partner Consumer Flexibles and Functional Paper & Films
Location: Flexible in Europe (must be based in a Mondi location; Vienna preferred)
Direct Manager: HR Business Partner Flexible Packaging

About Us
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, which enables us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. We are a truly global team, with our 24,000 people working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries, united by our common purpose. Join us at Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation in packaging and paper solutions.

Role Summary
The HR Business Partner is responsible for executing the HR strategy in the business Segments of Consumer Flexibles (C-Flex) and Functional Paper & Films (FPF). This role works closely with the Business Segment COOs and Segments’ leadership teams to provide expertise and guidance in the areas of talent assessment and development, succession planning, organisational design, performance management, culture and change management. This position supports a predominantly European business of ~1,5bn € with ca. 5000 employees across 10+ countries. The role operates in a matrix structure and is accountable functionally for capability development and support of HR leads in manufacturing sites of both segments.

Your Mission:
Strategic HR Partnership & Leadership

• Act as the senior HR partner to the C-Flex and FPF Segment Leadership Teams, driving execution of Mondi’s global HR strategy in line with business priorities.
• Embed Mondi values and behaviours, enabling leaders to role-model the desired culture and ways of working.
• Contribute to business strategy discussions, providing a strong people and organisational perspective informed by commercial understanding.

Organisation, Talent & Leadership Development

• Partner with leaders to design future-fit organisational structures, ensuring role clarity, simplification and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead talent assessment, succession planning and development planning for critical roles and key talent.
• Provide coaching and guidance to senior leaders to build contemporary leadership capabilities and high-performing leadership teams.

HR Delivery & Operating Rhythm

• Lead and coordinate key HR processes across the segments, including performance management, salary planning, workforce planning, engagement and employee listening, development planning and DE&I.
• Partner closely with HR Centres of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Talent & D&I, Total Rewards, Programs & Analytics, HR Compliance) to ensure a cohesive and aligned HR agenda.

People Partnering & HR Capability

• Guide and support site HR People Partners, ensuring effective implementation of the global HR strategy and consistent HR standards.
• Continually assess HR capability across sites, addressing gaps through targeted recruitment, development, feedback and coaching.

Employee Relations & Governance

• Provide leadership on employee relations, including union and works council engagement, ensuring issues are handled effectively, transparently and in line with local regulations and Mondi policies.
• Ensure fair, consistent and compliant handling of all HR matters across countries.

Collaboration & Presence

• Actively contribute as a member of the Extended Mondi HR Leadership Team, fostering collaboration and supporting enterprise-wide HR initiatives.
• Maintain strong site connectivity through regular visits, ensuring understanding of local challenges and effective feedback loops.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent; HR qualification is an advantage
• 7–10 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner in roles of increasing responsibility
• Broad HR expertise across workforce planning, talent management, organisational development, performance management, rewards, people operations, HR systems and analytics
• Experience in manufacturing or processing environments, preferably Consumer Goods and/or Packaging
• Proven success operating in a multinational, matrixed organisation without direct authority
• Strong understanding of European labour markets, employment legislation and employee relations across multiple countries
• Commercial acumen with understanding of economic drivers, EBITDA and cash flow
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into pragmatic action
• Strong influencing, coaching and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels
• Culturally aware, resilient and comfortable operating in complex and ambiguous environments
• Fluent in English; German and/or another European language is an advantage
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Our Offer

• A strategic HR Business Partner role with significant exposure to senior leadership in two core Mondi business segments
• The opportunity to contribute to shaping and delivering the people agenda in a complex, international manufacturing environment
• A highly collaborative, values-driven culture with strong commitment to sustainability, inclusion and leadership development
• Flexible working arrangements within Europe, with the ability to be based at a Mondi location (Vienna preferred)
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the scope and impact of the role
• Ongoing professional development

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. Should you need further information, please contact Veronica More via email.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

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