Career for specialists & executives
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Entry opportunitiesat Elma
Whether you are a career starter or already have professional experience – at Elma, you have the opportunity to realize both your professional and personal goals. According to your qualifications and interests, you will pursue different paths with us in the technical or commercial sector. It is important to us to give people a perspective and work together in the long term on the future of Elma. With us, you will work in responsible positions with challenging tasks and have the freedom for your creativity and personal development.
Working at the Hidden Champion
Open corporate culture
Familiar, appreciative, and on an equal level.
Flexible working
Modern work environment with flexible working time models.
Elma Cantina
Homemade food from your own Elma cook – diverse & fresh.
Great togetherness
Friendly, collegial working atmosphere in all teams.
Stay healthy
Corporate health management for your well-being.
Moving forward
Further education, training, and attractive social benefits.
„The appreciation and cohesion within Elma is always present for me.”
Michael Müller – Plant Engineering Assembly
„We are a great team and together we tackle new interesting challenges.”
Bettina Strobel - Head of Chemistry
„The appreciation and solidarity within Elma is always present for me.”
Chris Rosenfelder – Customer Service Specialist
„I enjoy working at Elma because my work environment is characterized by respect and helpfulness.”
Nicole Sauter – Clerk in Production Planning
Application as a specialist or executive
The application process at Elma consists of several steps. Our goal is to make the process transparent and to provide applicants with quick feedback. You can send your application directly to us online and will receive a confirmation of receipt via email. Once we have received your application, it will be reviewed by our HR department, and we will then inform you about possible next steps accordingly.
In principle, we advertise all open positions. If you cannot find a suitable advertised position but would still like to apply to us, you can take the opportunity for a speculative application. To find a suitable position for you, we recommend that you specify your desired area of work and possible tasks as accurately as possible.
Application process
Step 1We find out what connects us
In principle, we value a quick, transparent, and appreciative application process. This way, you are always informed about the current status and the respective touchpoints as well as our proposed timeline.
We get to know each other digitally or in person, and you receive firsthand information about Elma, our company history, and the business areas, as well as about the role and our culture. We place importance on a dialogue and exchange on equal footing.
Step 2Second round
Our curiosity has grown, and we are diving deeper into the Elma world together, potentially introducing you to more team members and decision-makers. Insights into the working environment and future setting are also included. We take our time for this, and a holistic view of the individual is important to us; therefore, we also use the PI method (Predictive Index) for selected positions.
Step 3Final round
Depending on the position, there may also be further exchanges to get to know our management. At the end of the application process, the finalization of the employment contract takes place, and then it’s: Welcome aboard the Elma ship!
Onboarding and Mentoring
To ensure you feel welcome from the very beginning, we will support you from day one with a structured onboarding process. You will get to know your new colleagues, our company culture, and all important processes – step by step and without pressure.
A personal mentor will be by your side in the first few months, answering your questions and helping you settle in quickly. This way, you will become part of the team and quickly find your footing not only professionally but also personally.
Advantages and Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Meaningful career – individually tailored development
- Onboarding support & feedback culture
- Sports with Hansefit
- Health offers – company doctor, preventative care, vaccination offers
- Employee vehicle leasing
- Electricity flat rate for electric/hybrid vehicles
- Personal use of pool cars on weekends
- Bike leasing
- Own cantina with Elma chef & take-out options for breakfast & lunch
- Ice cream in summer
- Free water stations
- Lounge areas and rooftop terrace
- Company events - summer festival, Christmas party, sausage dinner, canteen evening, anniversary celebration
- Subsidies (company pension, vacation savings), allowances (business trips, foreign assignments, domestic expenses)
- Anniversary benefits & special leave days
- Vacation during the probation period
- Employee referral program
Additional advantages & benefits for specialists and executives*
- Mobile work (up to 40% per week)
- Work clothing
*Benefits may vary depending on the role and situation.