Head of Human Resources (m/f/d)

As the largest media house in Central Germany, we stand for an independent, diverse online, TV and radio offering – and for a unique, lively coexistence. Around 4,000 colleagues from all disciplines do their best every day, so that we continue to develop. Our common goal: an attractive programme that reflects the whole diversity of our region, sets innovative accents with its own formats and continuously opens up new spaces for democratic discourse. You want to introduce yourself and your skills to us? For the Administrative Director, Human Resources and Rights Management Department, Human Resources Service Department we are looking for you as 01.11.2026 Head of Personalservice (m⁠/⁠w⁠/⁠d) Tariff name: Referentin m. b. A. (m⁠/⁠w⁠/⁠d) Place of work: Leipzig limited until 31.12.2029 in full time

Guided tour & control: You lead the department professionally and disciplinaryly, manage their strategic development and bear the responsibility for budgets. Legal Security & Compliance: You ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal regulations – both in the context of the advice of the directories and in the care of employees of all forms of employment. Design of personal processes: You design efficient, future-oriented personal processes in line with the business requirements and provide clear information and communication structures within the department. Tariff matters: You contribute to the preparation and implementation of collective bargaining. Cooperation with staff representatives: You participate in the development and negotiation of service instructions and agreements with staff representatives. Work and social assessment: You examine, evaluate and decide on employment, social and human rights issues and problems. Decision preparation: You create sound decision-making and decision-making templates for management and supervisory bodies. Project work: You work in internal and ARD-wide working groups and project groups or take over their management, in particular on personal-strategic topics.

You can identify with the values of the MDR and want to actively shape our working world? Take this with you: completed academic training as a lawyer/in (2nd legal state exam or Bachelor of Laws), preferably with work or economic profile or completed university studies in the HR sector at least 3 years of relevant professional experience or knowledge and skills acquired by a professional career comparable to at least 4 years, preferably in public broadcasting well-founded knowledge in the right of employment, collective bargaining, social and personnel representation Leadership experience and strategic control competence Ideally, the following qualifications and characteristics are also distinguished: Experiences in management of change processes and digital personal processes Sensitivity and sense of responsibility in dealing with different personnel matters very good communication and presentation skills secure control of the MS Office package high readiness and careful working readiness for team work and flexible working time design

We are a strong community – and do everything to make our employees feel comfortable with us now and in the future, bring new ideas and realize their personal vision. Mobile work: from home or on the go – according to your needs and requirements for your position. Perfect connection: thanks to the central location of our locations, sufficient parking on site and promotion of job tickets for the ÖPNV. And much more: Visit our career website for all employers' Benefits at the MDR. We support this: The MDR is a signatory to the Charter of Diversity. We are committed to diversity, equal opportunities and a non-conscient work environment. We see different life-realities and perspectives as enrichment. In the case of the same qualification and appropriate suitability, applications from disabled persons and similar persons are preferably taken into account. The job is a full-time job. Alternatively, it can be occupied part-time. .