People (HR) Consultant – 6 month fixed term contract

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11 Jul 2026
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AI Summary

Autodesk is seeking a People (HR) Consultant for a 6-month fixed term contract to provide expert guidance and coaching to managers and employees throughout the employment cycle. The role involves complex labor issues, M&A support, performance management, and team effectiveness. The consultant will work closely with leaders and serve as a partner to centers of excellence. This position requires fluency in German and English, 8+ years of HR experience, and strong coaching and facilitation skills.

Role DNA

Job Complexity
Easy Hard
Pace & Pressure
Relaxed Fast-paced
Autonomy Level
Guided Full Ownership
Communication Load
Independent Highly Collaborative
AI Insight The role requires handling complex labor issues, M&A diligence, crisis management, and providing expert coaching, which demands deep HR expertise and experience.

Salary Analysis

Median Highly Competitive
USD115,000
US Market
USD80k – 150k
0 USD165k
AI Insight The salary is not specified, but for a senior HR Consultant role with 8+ years experience, the market median in the US is approximately $115,000, with a typical range of $80,000 to $150,000. This role may command a premium due to the fixed-term contract and required language skills.

Key Skills

HR Consulting Employee Relations Talent Management Coaching Facilitation Performance Management Change Management M&A Support Labor Law Culture Building

I am excited to apply for the People Consultant position at Autodesk. With over 8 years of HR experience in multinational matrix organizations, I have developed expertise in employee relations, performance management, and change management. I am skilled in coaching leaders and facilitating team effectiveness, and I am fluent in German and English, enabling me to support diverse teams. I am passionate about creating a five-star employee experience and am confident I can contribute to Autodesk's culture and business goals.

Describe your experience with M&A diligence and integration from an HR perspective.
I have participated in two M&A processes, conducting due diligence on cultural fit and compensation, and leading integration planning for new hires, including onboarding and policy alignment.
How do you approach coaching a manager who is struggling with a performance improvement plan?
I start by understanding the manager's concerns and the employee's situation, then provide a structured framework for feedback and documentation, role-playing difficult conversations to build confidence.
Can you give an example of a time you facilitated a team effectiveness intervention?
I facilitated a workshop for a cross-functional team experiencing conflict, using tools like MBTI and team chartering to improve communication and clarify roles, resulting in a 20% increase in project efficiency.
How do you stay current with labor laws and compliance in multiple countries?
I subscribe to legal updates, attend webinars, and maintain relationships with external legal counsel. I also leverage our HR systems to track regulatory changes and adjust policies accordingly.
Why are you interested in a 6-month fixed term contract role?
I am drawn to the opportunity to contribute to Autodesk's high-impact projects and culture, and the fixed term aligns with my current career goals of engaging in strategic HR work while maintaining flexibility.

Position Overview

As part of the People Experience organization, People Consultants share a mission to design and deliver a five-star experience to employees in moments that matter to our employees. This means providing reliable and expert guidance where needed, anticipating the needs of employees, and personalizing their experience in a way that adds value. People Consultants enable leaders and teams to thrive by offering expertise in areas of coaching, facilitation, and other advisory practices aligned to Autodesk culture code and global behavior standards. They work closely with managers and employees throughout the employment cycle and provide expert advice and coaching in areas of team effectiveness, engagement, manager enablement, career development, termination, performance management, mediation, and resolution of employee relations issues in a systematic approach. They are also active partners to COE and Business teams in the design, deployment and adoption of programs and initiatives. 

Responsibilities

Consultation Leveraging Regional Expertise and Knowledge

  • Complex labor and compliance issues

  • M&A -diligence and integration

  • New location set up or closures

  • Involuntary Terminations

  • Performance management (coaching on Performance Improvement Plans)

  • Investigation procedure (if not standard ER investigation scenarios)

  • Site council and site leader support

  • Crisis Management

Proactive Consultation

  • Team dynamics (development, intervention, facilitation)

  • Team effectiveness (reorganization, redeployments, retention)

  • Change Management

  • Leader onboarding and assimilation

  • Employee Insights interpretation and action plans

  • Employee career development coaching and planning

  • Performance management (coaching on performance management cycle, feedback and improve performance)

On Demand Consultation

  • Employee relations (in partnership with ER manager), conflict management and mediation (peer to peer, within teams, or manager)

  • Support and guidance around established programs (calibration, focal, job leveling, etc.)

Program Deployment and Adoption

  • Engaged in program deployment and drive adoption in country/geo across a division/business unit, country/geo or assigned team, such as salary reviews, performance management, benefits programs, culture and D&B programs and/or organizational changes. Coordinates with key stakeholders for implementation and effective assessment, leveraging appropriate consulting and HR planning and development. Recommend appropriate actions consistent with the strategic direction of the company

  • Business programs: May support a business team, e.g. internal training programs by leveraging personal expertise, existing internal resources or external vendor

Minimum Qualifications

  • You are an HR professional with proven experience partnering with all levels incl. Sr. Leaders, managers and employees throughout the entire employment cycle

  • You are skilled in coaching and facilitation

  • You possess subject matter expertise, e.g. local employment laws and practices, employee relations, compensation and benefits, etc

  • You prioritize and apply targeted effort to the work that matters most

  • You are an excellent communicator and passionate about making a positive impact

  • You are a strong advocate of Company culture and values

  • Previous experience in a multinational matrix organization is preferred

  • Holding certifications such as MBTI, Strength Finder, Coaching is a plus

  • 8 + years relevant experience: BA/BS or equivalent work experience. +; PHR/SPHR or equivalent preferred

  • You must be fluent in German and English

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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