ZEISS | Germany | 73xxx Aalen (bei Schwäbisch Gmünd) | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 20.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Strategic Assistant to Head of HR COM (f/m/x)
Your talent, our vision – together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision – sustainable and focus on the future. Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand. The Strategic Assistant (f/m/x) acts as a trusted partner to the Head of HR COM, translating the segment HR strategy into actionable execution and aligning the HR leadership agenda with ZEISS objectives. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Head of HR on segment priorities, risks and opportunities, and organizational priorities
Drive executive of key HR initiatives, ensuring actions, milestones and owners are clear
Prepare executive materials: presentations, dashboards, and briefings for senior leadership reviews
Coordinate cross-functional projects with HR BMs, Head of CoE, Finance, Central HR, and business leaders; monitor progress
Track progress, identify blockers, and escalate issues to enable timely decisions
Gatekeep priorities and communications and support change management
Prepare and coordinate HR offsites and HR townhalls and team meetings
Build and maintain a global HR VIS network and foster collaboration across HR country teams
Profound professional experience in HR strategy and transformation, including relevant experience gained at a leading management consultancy
Proven track record in lateral leadership and delivering complex, cross-functional programs
Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into actionable initiatives
Ability to influence senior stakeholders without formal authority
Advanced analytical and conceptual skills with strategic, innovative thinking
Clear, concise executive communication and presentation skills, thriving in agile, networked teams
High resilience and discretion; excels in sensitive or context confidential
Location
 | ZEISS | |
| 73431 Aalen (bei Schwäbisch Gmünd) | ||
| Germany |
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