Engagement, Culture and Communication Expert - Central Europe

Engagement, Culture and Communication Expert - Central Europe

We seek an experienced Engagement, Culture and Communication Expert to drive impactfulregional and local initiatives in Allianz Technology Central Europe. You will work within the global Talent, Rewards & Culture, and Communication team as well as business stakeholders to enhance employee experience, foster engagement, and promote a thriving workplace culture by excellent communication.

This is a position in Central Europe region focused on implementing regionally relevant programs in alignment with our global strategy whilst connecting with employees and leadership onsite.

Engagement & Culture Initiatives

• Lead regional engagement and culture projects, from design to implementation and evaluation.
• Increase employee participation in surveys (especially Allianz Engagement Survey and Pulse Checks); support leadership with results analysis.
• Track engagement metrics for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with local NGOs and external partners for community engagement and CSR initiatives.

Internal Communication

• Develop a regional communication strategy aligned with global strategy and goals.
• Partner with Global Communications and ensure messaging is aligned and culturally adapted for Central Europe region and its organizations
• Regionalize and execute global campaigns; create clear and compelling content for regional multi-channel communication (online, townhalls, etc.).
• Drive communication efforts for Head of Head of IT Central Europe

Change Management Support

• Support change management activities per Allianz Technology’s global frameworks.
• Partner with managers during cultural or organizational changes.
• Communicate projects and initiatives goals and benefits effectively across all levels.

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Manage stakeholders including employees, senior leaders, peers, and external partners.
• Ensure initiatives success through effective planning, budget tracking, and follow-ups.
• Regularly engage with employees to gather insights, promote participation, andcreate a sense of belonging.

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (HR, Communication, Social Sciences preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in HR, communications, or culture & engagement roles.
• Proven track record in organizing and executing employee-facing initiatives and events.

Skills & Capabilities

• High proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Slovak or Czech preferred (written and spoken)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across functions and levels.
• Excellent storytelling and communication skills and ability to turn data into engaging communication.
• Self-starter with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Skilled in MS Office and digital collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint, Miro).

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about people, diversity, and inclusion.
• Curious mindset, eager to innovate and challenge the status quo.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with autonomy and accountability.
• Willing to maintain a strong presence across Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia to foster personal connections and cultural immersio

What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.
• For our location in Slovakia base salary starts from 2700€ per month and depends on the professional qualifications and experience of candidate
• For our location in Czechia base salary starts from 903,000 crown per month and depends on the professional qualifications and experience of candidate.

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 11,000 employees located in 20 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking, and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

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