Head of Human Resources | Fachdienstleitung Personal (m/w/d)

Landratsamt Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Mühlhausen/Thüringen, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Mar 30, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Human Resources for the Unstrut-Hainich District Administration, you will lead the HR department in professional, personnel, organizational, and financial matters. This role is central to transforming the administration into a modern, service-oriented organization. Your daily activities will involve shaping strategic and operational HR work, driving the digitalization of administrative processes, and developing modern recruitment and personnel development concepts. You will act as a key advisor to management on labor law and civil service regulations, lead complex personnel discussions, and collaborate closely with the staff council and political committees. This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys managing change processes and wants to influence the organizational culture of a public sector employer. The role offers a permanent contract, flexible working hours, and the opportunity for mobile work within the framework of the TVöD (VKA) collective agreement.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Administrative Sciences, Law, Economics, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional leadership experience required, including the ability to manage change processes
  • Extensive experience in public sector labor law, collective bargaining law (TVöD), and civil service law
  • Professional experience in strategic HR development and organizational culture
  • Experience in managing recruitment strategies and personnel cost controlling
  • Experience in collaborating with staff councils and political committees

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Class B driver's license required; Must submit application via the online portal by April 7, 2026; Location: Mühlhausen, Germany.