Junior Manager Jobs

This position is open in Austria

Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply

As a Junior Project Manager - Global Talent (f/m/x), you’ll support the planning and delivery of key talent initiatives that shape the employee experience. You’ll help coordinate projects such as the Employee Survey cycle, Values Refresh rollout, and the design and launch of programs like mentoring as well as owning the planetmondi access for the team. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, curious about people practices, and excited to learn how talent programs are built and scaled.

This role is also ideal for fresh graduates as it offers hands-on experience in coordinating global talent projects while providing strong learning opportunities in HR practices, stakeholder management, and program development.

Responsibilities:

Talent project coordination & delivery

• Provide day-to-day coordination and support across a portfolio of talent projects (e.g., engagement, culture, performance, learning, leadership initiatives).
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, stakeholder lists, and status updates. As well as creation of planetmondi news and linkedIn posts for the team.
• Track actions, manage dependencies, and follow up with stakeholders to keep projects moving.

Employee Survey planning & support

• Support end-to-end global process planning for the Employee Survey (timeline, communications, stakeholder touchpoints, launch readiness).
• Coordinate survey logistics (e.g., materials, FAQs, reminders, follow-ups) and help prepare reporting/summary outputs.
• Support action planning workflows (e.g., templates, team sessions, tracking progress).

Values Refresh rollout

• Support the rollout plan for refreshed company values, including communications, engagement activities, and toolkits.
• Coordinate stakeholder inputs and help ensure consistency across channels and materials.
• Help gather feedback and track adoption signals (e.g., participation, qualitative input, pulse checks).

Mentoring program design & rollout

• Support the design and launch of a mentoring program (program structure, eligibility, matching approach, timelines, materials).
• Coordinate participant communications, onboarding sessions, and program resources.
• Track participation, satisfaction, and outcomes; compile learnings and improvement suggestions.

Operational excellence & continuous improvement

• Document processes, templates, and playbooks to improve repeatability and efficiency.
• Maintain project documentation and shared folders/resources.
• Support basic analysis and reporting (e.g., participation rates, feedback themes).

What you’ll bring:

Must-have

• Project Coordination Experience in HR (Learning, Talent, People & Culture): 1-3 years of proven experience in managing/coordinating complex HR projects in an international environment (for example: Employee Survey, coordinating the process of designing and launching HR programs, provide system access for the wider team).
• Experience with operational assistance: set up calls, prepare or amend PPTs, remind team members to approaching deadlines.
• Language Skills: fluency in English and in German (written and spoken) is essential.
• Attitude: growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Communication Skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable coordinating with different stakeholders.

Nice-to-have

• Interest or exposure to employee listening/surveys, culture/values work, mentoring, or learning programs.
• Data handling skills (e.g., simple dashboards, survey summaries, presenting insights).
• Experience creating communications and presentation materials (slides, toolkits, FAQs).

Success looks like

• Projects run smoothly with clear plans, on-time delivery, and well-informed stakeholders.
• Employee Survey and Values Refresh activities are well-coordinated and easy for employees/managers to engage with.
• The mentoring program launches with a strong participant experience and measurable engagement.
• Processes and documentation improve over time, reducing friction and rework.

Working style & traits

• Proactive, dependable, and service-minded.
• Comfortable learning through doing and asking the right questions.
• Collaborative and able to build trust with stakeholders.
• Passion for improving the employee experience.

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.

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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