Valerie Zausch

Head of HR @ ALSTOM Transport Austria GmbH | Strategic Personnel Management / Labor Law

Austria

About

With over 20 years of experience in human resources, I currently serve as HR Director for Rolling Stock Light Rail within the Central Northern Europe cluster and Head of HR at ALSTOM Transport Austria GmbH. My expertise spans labor and social security law, strategic and operational personnel management, and negotiations with workers' councils. At ALSTOM, I contribute to aligning workforce strategies with organizational goals, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance across a workforce of 750 employees. Previous leadership roles at Bombardier Transportation and Siemens have strengthened my capabilities in talent management and compensation and benefits. My work emphasizes transformation, cultural change initiatives, and empowering teams to navigate dynamic environments while supporting organizational growth.

Experience

  • Head of HR / HR Director RSC LR CNE at ALSTOM Transport Austria GmbH
    Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

  • Head of HR / HR Business Partner at Bombardier Transportation Austria GmbH
    Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 · 5 mos

  • Manager Talent Management & Compensation & Benefit CEE at Siemens Mobility GmbH
    Aug 2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Siemens (Vienna)
    • HR Business Partner Siemens Mobility Division
      May 2012 - Jul 2018 · 6 yrs 3 mos

    • Labor Law Expert Siemens AG
      Jul 2008 - Apr 2012 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Senior Consultant at Price Waterhousecoopers
    Oct 2007 - Jun 2008 · 9 mos