Executive Assistant to the CHRO (m/f/d)
Company: TRATON SE
Location: Munich (SE)
Job start date: 10/01/2025
Functional area: Human Resources
Career level: Professional
TRATON GROUP
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. TRATON employs more than 103,000 people and operates 33 production and assembly sites worldwide across 12 locations in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Through our range of trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles, and together with our partners and customers, we’re driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.
ABOUT THE JOB
The CHRO of TRATON is seeking a new Executive Assistant to support in both operational and strategic responsibilities ready to start October 1st. In this role, you will drive meetings and tasks around the CHRO, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the TRATON GROUP.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- You will support the Group CHRO in fulfilling his duties, ensuring smooth and efficient operations (e.g., by creating, gathering, and verifying content for both internal and external presentations)
- You will provide administrative support and assist by managing matters related to various board meetings, committee reports, minutes, and tasks of supervisory board, and international People & Culture meetings (including process preparations and follow-ups)
- You will work collaboratively with the CHROs of the TRATON brands and various staff in Group Human Resources to support business objectives and strategic HR goals
- You will independently develop and manage strategic and operational special tasks, projects, and events (e.g. preparation of the CHRO LinkedIn communication)
- You will take on a deputy role for the Executive Assistant to the CFO and closely cooperate with the Executive Secretary
YOUR SKILLS
- You have a university degree in Business, Psychology, Law, Communication Studies, or a related field with results above the average
- Minimum 5 years of professional working experience in an international company desirably in an HR role
- Ideally, you have managerial experience with demonstrated leadership skills
- You are an organized, self-driven team player who knows how to keep things confidential with effective communication skills and the ability to independently drive and steer projects to success
- Willingness to work overtime as needed and accompany the CHRO on regular business trips
- Very good written and verbal communication skills in English and German - Swedish and/or Portuguese language skills are a real plus
WHAT TRATON OFFERS YOU
/ A very good salary package according to IG Metal and Electro collective bargaining agreement
incl. Christmas and Vacation payments and a profit share from the company and Retirement-related Benefits (AVWL)
/ Attractive corporate benefits
Favorable VW car leasing conditions, discounted gym memberships and employee discounts from VW corporate benefits program
/ Time to reflect and recover
34 days’ vacation based on 5 working days and paid days off between Christmas and New Years eve
/ Personal development
Take advantage of the benefits of a yearly personnel development budget and several TRATON Group wide development programs
/ Ideal and flexible working conditions
Work remotely or up to 20 days per year abroad within the EU and a Brand new Headquarter Hybrid M in Munich/Germany
BECOME PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER
At TRATON, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform the transportation.
Diversity & Inclusion is big part of our identity therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, views, age, disability, sexual orientation, skin color, political views, social background, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Even if you do not fully meet our ideal profile, we look forward to receiving your application including your CV and references.
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
Recruiter:
Erwin Alexander Pogacnik
Erwin-Alexander.Pogacnik@traton.com
Hiring Manager:
Dr. Michael Jackstein
michael.jackstein@traton.com