Head of Human Resources | Leiterin (w/m/d) der Personalabteilung
Dt Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Personalabteilung
Job Summary
This strategic leadership role requires an experienced HR professional to head the Human Resources department, ideally bringing expertise from a public or scientific organization. Key responsibilities include driving organizational and process development, with a specific focus on digitalization initiatives within the HR landscape. The Head of HR will utilize modern HR instruments, oversee personnel controlling, and ensure legal compliance with German labor law, including TVöD/TV-L and the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz. Success in this position requires strong strategic thinking, proven implementation competence, and the ability to manage co-determination bodies effectively. The ideal candidate possesses a cooperative leadership style and excellent communication skills in both German and English, ensuring the department operates efficiently and strategically supports the organization's goals.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree (e.g., Business, Administration, Social Sciences, or Law)
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in Human Resources
- Several years of leadership experience in Human Resources
- Experience in a public or scientific-related organization (ideally)
- Successful application of analytical strength in personnel controlling
- Experience dealing effectively with co-determination bodies
Languages
Additional
- In-depth knowledge of the German Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG); Strong understanding of the specifics of scientific employment.
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