Strategic Assistant to Head of HR Com

**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 with 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. **Your role** * 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 **Your profile** ---------------- * Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Psychology, or a related field, ideally with a focus on Strategic Human Resources or Organizational Development. * ​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 confidential contexts Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Christine Werling, Galina Elsenhans, Melike Bostanci