Head of HR

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) is a joint venture between four technology leaders, TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP, to establish a state-of-the-art semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe.

ESMC represents our shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem.

To help us build the foundation of our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate HR Leader to be our :

Head of HR

Job Summary / Role

• Responsible for managing all aspects of ESMC Human Resources (HR) related matters, including setting up and supervising the local ESMC HR Team in Dresden
• Managing and reducing all employment legal and HR related risks and building
• Represent ESMC to communicate HR related matters with public officials & internal and external stakeholders.
• Dotted-line report to Corporate HR in TSMC Taiwan and align ESMC to corporate HR policies, guidelines, and procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Align with TSMC Overseas Operations Office HR policy / procedures and establish ESMC HR management systems (e.g., payroll, time & attendance, performance management), including local HR policy, products, and procedures.
• Identify and implement new & updated federal, state, and local HR regulations, standards, and requirements.
• Responsible for the site's regulatory HR compliance across all ESMC HR programs.
• Represent HR in internal & external audits of applicable HR programs and develop improvement plans to ensure HR compliance with internal procedures as well as laws and regulations.
• Co-work with TSMC and ESMC internal Central Business Functions and Fab Operations on HR sustainability management subjects.
• Manage ER related matters and support HR department & ESMC Managing Directors to implement preventive measures.
• Assist ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) activities related to HR subjects.

Qualifications and Education

• Master's degree or above in HR, Engineering, or other related fields.
• At least 10-year work experience in HR related positions.
• Familiar with EU / Germany Federal, Sachsen state, Dresden HR regulations.
• Familiar with internal and external (e.g., payroll, tax and social security) HR audits.
• Familiar with German individual and collective labour law.
• Practical experience with managing labour relations matters and interactions with Workers Councils and Trade Unions.
• HR working experience in semiconductor, hi-tech manufacturing or international large-scale company preferred.
• Excellent communication & leadership skills. Highly motivated and self-driven individual .

Language Skills

Fluent in German and English

Each journey starts with a first step.

Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test.

You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC .

You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world.

Behind the world’s most advanced technology are real people with real passion.

Our success is fueled by our core values : Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust (ICIC).

At ESMC we believe in the power of inclusive leadership and passion. We demonstrate this in our commitment to our people vision : create an inclusive environment to inspire passion and enable the best in YOU .