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Bianca Kainer

For me, human resource management is one of the most exciting and diverse areas of activity, as it combines the needs and abilities of the employee with the goals of the company and tries to harmonize them.

 

Key data

Job description: Sr. Specialist Global Mobility Programs & Processes
Company: Magna Powertrain GmbH
I work in: Lannach
I’ve worked here since: 01.07.2014
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What I do

In the Center of Excellence I am the contact person for Global Mobility and business travels on a global level. My job is to set the framework and standards for all types of cross-border activities of our more than 30,000 employees worldwide, define processes and share best practices with all human resources managers worldwide. In addition to coordinating external service providers, such as tax consultants and insurance companies, my activities also include the design and further development of our Travel and Global Mobility policies.

Why I love my job

  • Contact with different cultures and people
  • Complex tasks in a global role with daily new challenges
  • Flexibility and independent organization of the daily routine
  • Great scope for projects

Important skills in my job

  • Project management
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to communicate
  • Moderation techniques and
  • Intercultural competence

The best experiences in my job

My greatest success so far has been the organization and implementation of a training initiative about the Schengen zone and European entry, work and residence regulations for our frequent travelers and their managers in Mexico.

How I found my current job

The great advantage of a corporate group is that it is possible to seek and above all find new challenges and opportunities for further development within the company. After two years as a people development and training specialist, I changed to the Global Mobility area.

What I learned for this job during my studies at FH JOANNEUM:

  • Interconnected thinking
  • Fast solution finding
  • Intercultural collaboration

Job prospects in my field

Positions in International HR or Global Mobility are very rare and usually only available in large corporations.

I am

  • Creative
  • Communicative
  • Curious
  • Flexible

About my job

What I appreciate most about my job is the collaboration with different nationalities and the joint implementation of global projects.