Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin | Germany | 22xxx, 21xxx, 20xxx Hamburg | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 20.05.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Human Resources and Legal Affairs (m/f/d)
The Bernhard-Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) is an institute of the Leibniz Association. With around 400 employees, it is Germany's largest institution for research, supply and teaching in the field of tropical diseases and newly occurring infections. To strengthen our team, we are looking for you at the next time indefinitely as Head of Human Resources and Law (m/w/d) We offer you real design space, short paths and an environment in which cooperation and appreciation are raised.
The activity requires personal commitment, resilience, loyalty, integrity, flexibility and reliability. A responsible and independent and solution-oriented work is expected. In addition, team skills, the joy of dealing with people and a high service orientation are prerequisites. .
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The Bernhard-Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) is an institute of the Leibniz Association. With around 400 employees, it is Germany's largest institution for research, supply and teaching in the field of tropical diseases and newly occurring infections. To strengthen our team, we are looking for you at the next time indefinitely as Head of Human Resources and Law (m/w/d) We offer you real design space, short paths and an environment in which cooperation and appreciation are raised.
The activity requires personal commitment, resilience, loyalty, integrity, flexibility and reliability. A responsible and independent and solution-oriented work is expected. In addition, team skills, the joy of dealing with people and a high service orientation are prerequisites.
Technical and personnel management of the Human Resources and Law Department and operational responsibility for recruiting, human resources management and development Advising the Executive Board and Executive Board in all legal and personal policy issues Ensuring all administrative HR processes including the proper implementation of wage and salary accounting and the organisation of travel cost accounting production of legal opinions and opinions; Representation in court proceedings Optimize and standardize HR processes including digitization constructive and trusting cooperation with the Staff Council; Preparing and negotiating service agreements Contact care and regular exchange within the Leibniz Association, with ministries, associations and authorities
Completed academic studies in the field of human resources, law, economics or comparable qualifications Multiannual professional experience in a comparable function Comprehensive expertise in labour, personnel representation, travel costs, tax and social security law as well as in the application of collective agreements (e.g. TVöD, TV-AVH) Knowledge of civil servants, data protection and contract law regarding research cooperation is advantageous High IT affinity and experience with modern HR systems for personnel management, accounting, reporting, time management Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office applications, ideally experience with the accounting system VEDA Horizon Payroll Very good oral and written knowledge in German and English
Interesting and challenging tasks in a modern research facility Cooperation in a highly motivated team in an international environment A central location at the landing bridges, which is easily accessible by public transport 30 days holiday per year Flexible and family-friendly working hours Grant for childcare German ticket (Basic) Occupational pension The place is remunerated according to the rules of the public service according to the 14 TV-AVH (Tarifvertrag der Arbeitsrechts Vereinigung Hamburg e. V.). Our values – diversity and equal opportunities: We support the reconciliation of work and family and promote the professional equality of women and men. We strive to reduce gender underrepresentation in all areas and positions. Applications for people with disabilities are expressly desired. As a member of the Charter of Diversity, the largest network for diversity management in Germany, we are also committed to making diversity an integral part of our institute culture. It is our goal to create a working environment that is free of prejudice. .
Location
![]() | Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin | |
| 20359 Hamburg | ||
| Germany |
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