Senior HR Controller- Group People Development
At Deutsche Telekom, we believe that investing in our people is key to unlocking our full potential. Within HR Headquarters, our Group People Development team drives global HR products such as learning, skills intelligence, engagement, and performance management — making Telekom the best place to develop and grow.
To ensure sustainable impact and responsible investment decisions, we are strengthening our financial steering capabilities.
Senior HR Controller- Group People Development
Your responsibilities will include:
As Senior HR Controller for Group People Development, you will take full ownership of financial planning, forecasting, and budget steering for HR initiatives. You will act as a strategic advisor to the Leadership Team, ensuring financial transparency, target achievement, and fact-based decision-making.
This role combines strong HR controlling, workforce planning, and financial steering expertise with stakeholder management at senior level. You will proactively shape financial measures, challenge assumptions, and ensure that investments in people development generate measurable business value.
Your Responsibilities
- Own workforce planning and FTE steering, including forecasting, tracking, and alignment with business and financial targets.
- Own and drive planning, forecasting, and active budget steering of HR initiatives and investments.
- Analyze monthly results, identify deviations and financial risks, and drive concrete corrective actions.
- Steer cost efficiency and savings initiatives in close alignment with Leadership and Project Leads.
- Act as key interface between HR and Finance, challenging assumptions and ensuring alignment of workforce and financial planning.
- Prepare decision-ready insights, recommendations, and steering options for senior leadership.
- Ensure accurate closing activities (accruals, provisions) in line with corporate standards.
- Improve transparency through dashboards, FTE KPIs, and structured reporting.
Optional Role Enrichment
- Support selected organizational development and transformation initiatives with structured planning, budget transparency, and implementation tracking.
- Contribute to the preparation and orchestration of key leadership and people development formats (e.g., strategy workshops, learning events, kick offs).
- Help translate strategic people priorities into actionable roadmaps with financial clarity and measurable outcomes.
We work in a HYBRID STYLE of working.
The published salary is the minimum possible offer.
The starting salary may be higher depending on the extent of fulfillment of the employee’s requirements (education, language skills, required practice, personality assumptions and skills).
What we expect from you:
- University degree in HR Controlling/Finance, Workforce Planning, FP&A with HR focus, or a comparable field.
- Strong experience in FTE planning, headcount steering, and personnel cost management.
- Solid background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Good understanding of HR processes and their financial impact.
- Experience working with senior HR stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.
- Structured, proactive, and ownership-driven working style.
- Fluent in English (German is a plus).
At our company, we believe in creating a positive work environment where employee wellbeing and growth truly matter. If this opportunity excites you and you’d like to join a dynamic team that genuinely cares about its people, send us your CV in English and become part of our journey!
As part of Deutsche Telekom Group, we offer not only a healthy work-life balance and international career opportunities, but also strong support for personal and professional development. We encourage performance, ambition, and growth, and provide a wide range of trainings, certifications, and e-learning programs to help you continuously develop your skills. At Deutsche Telekom Services Europe Slovakia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We review all applications fairly, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, health condition, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to create an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Senior HR Controller- Group People Development
Benefits
Rewards & Security
Annual financial bonus, company shares, and Pension Contribution / third pillar of the pension system.
Flexibility
Hybrid working model (2 days in the office) and flexible working hours.
Extra day OFF
Up to 5 “My Days”, plus special paid leaves (marriage/partnership, first school day, extended paternity leave, official matters for foreigners).
Technology & Discounts
Company mobile phone and laptop, 50% discount at Slovak Telekom.
Cafeteria, Meals & Wellbeing
Meal vouchers (6,50€/day), Cafeteria Plan, Multisport Card, Online consultations via mojra.sk. , Alza, Metro and other discounts.
Learning & Growth
Language courses, Training and qualifications via our platforms, Career Development Paths.
Community & Team Spirit
Involvement in charity initiatives (flea markets, volunteering, food collections). Brunches, Health Day, summer celebrations, and holiday parties. Relocation package for international hires.
Are you interested in this position?
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