Senior HR Specialist at AAU 🎓

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Anglo-American University (AAU), the oldest private university in the Czech Republic, is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to join our team.

As our Senior HR Specialist, you’ll be at the center of our people operations - ensuring every stage of the employee experience runs smoothly. From recruiting and onboarding new colleagues to managing records, coordinating payroll data, and ensuring compliance, you’ll help shape a supportive HR environment that reflects our university’s values.

This role is ideal for an experienced, proactive HR professional with a solid understanding of the Czech environment. You will work closely with a small, dedicated HR team, university leadership, and colleagues across departments, playing a key role in supporting the growth, wellbeing, and success of our diverse community.

We are seeking a full-time colleague to join our team for a two-year, fixed-term appointment covering a maternity leave. Highly qualified candidates interested in part-time opportunities are also encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the full recruitment process - from job postings and interviews to offers - with a primary focus on hiring administrative staff across the university.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle for administrative staff - from onboarding and data management through benefits, offboarding, and beyond.
• Maintain accurate employee data and HR systems, ensuring consistency and compliance across all processes.
• Partner with Finance on monthly payroll preparation and manage employee tax documentation.
• Manage recurring administrative processes such as annual tax reconciliation, vacation planning, occupational health checks, and health and safety compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on Czech labor law and policy matters.
• Prepare and deliver HR reports and analytics to support strategic decision-making.
• Communicate effectively with Czech authorities as required.
• Support employee engagement by helping plan and deliver events and initiatives that strengthen workplace culture.

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with at least 3 years of hands-on HR experience.
• Native-level Czech and fluent English (C1 - C2) are required.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, Czech labor laws, and employment regulations (experience with the employment of foreign nationals is a plus).
• Proven proactive problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering high-quality HR solutions and services.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with a flexible mindset open to new technologies and tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A trusted, international workplace located in the exceptional Thurn-Taxis Palace under Prague Castle
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year
• 5 paid sick days per year
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to occasionally work from home
• One-hour lunch break included in the eight-hour daily working time
• Contribution toward a MultiSport card
• Subsidized lunch program at the nearby Charles University canteen
• Opportunities for personal growth, including discounts on studies at AAU
• Psychological counselling
• An opportunity to participate in the staff exchange programs
• Discounts at nearby restaurants and with our partners

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should consist of:

• Up-to-date CV
• Cover letter including a list of relevant experience or achievements

The review of applications and interviews will begin after November 17 and will continue until the position is filled.

The selected candidate is expected to assume the role in January 2026.

For more information about AAU, visit our website: https://www.aauni.edu/