HR Director 2026 / 021

• Developing and implementing human resources strategy.
• Collaborate with university leaders to make and implement strategic decisions regarding university’s talent management, organizational development and change initiatives. 
• Lead HR and organizational transformation initiatives to align HR practices with evolving university objectives.
• Identify emerging trends in higher education and translate them into strategic HR initiatives.
• Monitor the impact of HR strategies and policies on organizational performance and adjust approaches as needed.
• Developing and operating a performance improvement and incentive system.
• Managing the Employment Requirements System and keeping other internal regulatory documents used to implement it up to date.
• Responsible for developing and operating the university's job description, classification and remuneration system.
• Developing the university's selection and application process and the support system for selection procedures.
• Developing workforce planning and workforce management processes, coordinating annual workforce planning.
• Coordinating salary planning and developing guidelines and processes related to salary management.
• Developing and managing the employment framework for international employees.
• Developing and operating a staff training and development framework.
• Developing HR partnering services, particularly in the areas of workforce security, resource management, development, commitment and retention.
• Preparing and managing surveys on organisational culture and employee commitment; developing and implementing HR action plans and programmes to improve organisational culture and increase commitment.
• Establishing and operating the HR controlling system.
• Management of interest groups (works council, trade union).

• Higher education degree, professional qualification
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in an HR management position in an organisation of at least medium size (employing 100-500 people)
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing human resources strategies that drive organizational transformation and support long-term institutional goals.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to influence and shape the university’s strategic direction through effective HR initiatives.
• Fluent business English.
• Certificate of good conduct and declaration of assets

• Relevant experience gained at a large international company
• Academic experience as member of faculty, lecturer
   

Required competencies:

• Strategic and systematic thinking: understands the functioning of the "big picture" and is able to set long-term goals
• Leadership competencies: independent decision-making, responsibility, motivation, team building
• Communication and cooperation: ability to assert interests and diplomatic skills

• The position is a member of the university's top management (Rector's Management Board)
• A challenging, strategically important leadership role with opportunities for development
• Real influence and contribution to the operation and future of the University
• Cafeteria allowance (SZÉP card)
• Discounted sports facilities (BME Sports Centre, AYCM)
   

Type of employment:

• Permanent, full-time employment
• 3-month probation period
• Place of work: BME Campus

BUDAPEST UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS
Human Resources Management
HR Director (2026/021)

The Budapest University of Technology and Economics is looking for an HR Director who will provide comprehensive professional management of the University's HR services for nearly 2,500 employees. The position requires strategic thinking, a systematic approach and a decisive leadership attitude. We are looking for a professional who not only wants to manage, but also shape the implemented processes, who not only understands, but can also shape the human side of the organisation. Someone who is looking for a challenges, not routine tasks, and who is professionally committed to one of the most influential institutions of Hungarian technical higher education in the long term.

Please send your application via "Jelentkezem" button by 6 February 2026, including the following documents:

• Professional CV
• Cover letter outlining your plans and vision for the position
• Data processing consent from our website