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European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company

Senior HR Specialist - Apprenticeship & Vocational Training (m/f/d)

Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

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Seniority
Senior
Country
DE
Work mode
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First seen by hirly
15 Oct 2026

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  • About us The European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH
  • is a joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP. For the
  • first time, TSMC, the global technology leader, is establishing a
  • semiconductor fabrication plant in the heart of Europe, offering
  • leading-edge manufacturing technologies for next-generation
  • semiconductor products. ESMC represents a shared commitment to
  • strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem. For our future fab
  • in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated:
  • Senior HR Specialist - Apprenticeship & Vocational Training (m/f/d)
  • Are you ready to strategically and pedagogically lead the end-to-end
  • apprentice journey for Europe's newest, most advanced semiconductor
  • facility? As a Senior HR Specialist - Apprenticeship & Vocational
  • Training (m/f/d) at ESMC in Dresden, you will move beyond standard
  • administration to drive collaborative success across all core phases
  • of our technical vocational education. You will be the architect of
  • our future talent pipeline— managing employer branding at schools,
  • coordinating dual-training plans, mentoring Gen-Z apprentices, and
  • ensuring legal compliance. Fitting into our fast-paced greenfield
  • environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next
  • generation of microtechnology and industrial specialists from the
  • ground up! Tasks Talent Attraction & Recruitment: Design and execute
  • targeted school marketing strategies, represent ESMC at career fairs,
  • manage the applicant pipeline, conduct interviews, and issue
  • apprenticeship contracts. Onboarding & Pastoral Care: Serve as the
  • primary point of contact and dedicated mentor for future apprentices,
  • coordinating orientation phases and providing continuous coaching.
  • Training Curriculum Coordination: Design dual-training plans, manage
  • internal rotations across manufacturing departments, and coordinate
  • closely with local vocational schools (Berufsschulen).
  • Train-the-Trainer Support: Provide ongoing pedagogical and structured
  • guidance to our operational Fab trainers on the manufacturing floor.
  • Legal Compliance: Ensure full operational compliance with the German
  • Vocational Training Act (BBiG), the Youth Employment Protection Act
  • (JArbSchG), and other relevant educational laws. Key Stakeholder
  • Management: Build and maintain excellent collaborative relationships
  • with the local Works Council (Betriebsrat/JAV), vocational schools,
  • and local chambers (IHK). Graduation & Placement: Coordinate final
  • exam preparations, align with department managers to map out
  • post-graduation career pathways, and handle transition contract
  • processes. Profile Must-Have: Certifications: Holder of the AdA-Schein
  • (AEVO / Ausbildereignungsprüfung)—the mandatory qualification to
  • train apprentices in Germany. Education: Academic degree (B.Sc./M.Sc.)
  • or certified technical expert background (Staatlich geprüfter
  • Techniker) with a verified trainer/tester license. Experience: 5+
  • years of professional experience managing vocational training programs
  • within a technical, manufacturing, or industrial environment (e.g.,
  • semiconductor, automotive, automation, or chemical industries).
  • Regulatory & Institutional Knowledge: Strong, practical experience
  • working successfully with the IHK and a deep understanding of German
  • legal frameworks (BBiG, JArbSchG, and BetrVG). Languages: Fluent
  • German (C1/C2) is mandatory for official communications with
  • authorities, schools, and parents. Strong English skills (B2/C1) are
  • required for internal collaboration in our international corporate
  • environment. Pedagogical Drive: Exceptional communication skills with
  • the ability to motivate, resolve conflicts, and guide Gen-Z young
  • adults through their personal and professional development.
  • Nice-to-Have: Familiarity with cleanroom environments, semiconductor
  • fab safety regulations, and the technical demands of Microtechnology
  • (Mikrotechnologe/In). Experience setting up apprenticeship structures
  • in a fast-growing, ramp-up corporate environment. We offer Security &
  • Perspective: A permanent employment contract and career advancement
  • opportunities in one of Europe's leading semiconductors fabs. Company
  • Pension Plan & Financial Benefits: We support your financial
  • well-being with our robust company pension plan. As an ESMC employee,
  • you also benefit directly from TSMC’s performance through an
  • exclusive Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Relocation Support for
  • Dresden: Moving for us? We’ll provide you with all the support you
  • will need for your relocation and your start in Dresden. Training &
  • Development: At the TSMC Newcomer Training Center, gain a deeper
  • understanding of the processes involved in operating complex
  • semiconductor equipment through unique hands-on training, while you
  • continuously expand your knowledge. Health & Well-Being: An annual
  • budget for your health and well-being (e.g., for sports classes,
  • massages, or relaxation) helps you stay fit. Meals & Transportation:
  • Enjoy a daily meal allowance as well as a subsidized public
  • transportation (e.g., for the Deutschlandticket). Additional contact
  • details Please apply with your English resume.
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