The Max Planck Society for the Promotion of Science (MPG) is a self-government organization of science funded by the federal and state governments. At present, it operates 85 institutes and research institutes in Germany and abroad for basic research in science and humanities and is thus one of the leading international research institutes with numerous Nobel laureates in their ranks. The MPG founded the new central IT facility Max Planck Information and Technology (MaxIT) on 1 January 2026. This bundles and coordinates central IT activities of the MPG and is a reliable partner for science and administration. It consists essentially of the MPDL (Max Planck Digital Library) and the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) department of the General Administration. As a central institution for IT and library services, it develops and implements strategies and technologies in the areas of digitalization in science and administration, open science, library, publishing, IT infrastructure and IT security. In close cooperation with the scientific institutes and the General Administration (GV), MaxIT focuses on the efficient use of modern digital tools and technologies to sustainably promote digital transformation in science and administration.

The management of the MaxIT is looking for a team management at the next possible time. Your duties

Technical and organizational management of the staff management team incl. Control of daily business and quality assurance Coordination and further development of personnel processes as well as the provision of legal and regulatory implementation (TVöD, internal requirements, right to grant) Personnel control and job plan management incl. Evaluations/Prognoses (SAP/PVS) and support of the management in case of job applications Creation and updating of workplace reviews by TVöD (Bund) incl. Activity presentations and participation in collective evaluation Advising executives and departments in personal and collective bargaining and labour law issues Coordination of audit and audit matters and MaxIT representation to internal and external contact persons

Complete university studies (e.g. Bachelor/Diplom [FH]) in administrative sciences, public management, BWL, human resources management, etc., or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience Multiannual relevant professional experience in personnel, ideally in public service; first experience in the management or professional control of employees is desirable Knowledge of working, collective and administrative law (TVöD) and basic knowledge of the right to grant or Ready-to-use Secure handling of Microsoft Office as well as very good knowledge in SAP (ideally SAP HCM/PVS, SF EC or comparable systems) Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English in word and writing Interest in digital technologies and pleasure in developing administrative processes Impressed communication skills, structured working, enforcement skills and a high level of responsibility Team-oriented leaders with high social competence, organizational skills and decision-making

With the opportunity to work independently and introduce your own ideas, our activities are challenging and varied. Your working hours can be adapted to private/family needs to achieve a balanced work-life balance. It is also possible to work on a mobile basis up to 40% of the working time. We promote regular training, starting from online courses to individual coaching. We also offer an occupational pension scheme, an employer grant to the discounted German ticket and other social benefits. employment, social services and remuneration are governed by the public service collective agreement (TVöD-Bund); Depending on the qualification, a grouping up to the EC 12 is possible. The place must be occupied immediately and is limited to 2 years. It can also be occupied in parttime (min. 90%). The aim of the Max Planck Society is to employ more people with difficulty. Applications for severely disabled persons are expressly desired. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We look forward to applicants of any background. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society aims to increase the proportion of women in the areas in which You are underrepresented. Women are therefore expressly asked to apply. .