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

• 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.