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(Senior) Human Resources Generalist (M/F/D)

Adtran

·

Jul 3, 2026

Location
Meiningen, Germany
Type
Full-time
Department
Human Resources
Seniority
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Certification
Source
Workday

Description

Welcome!

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can.   Continued success depends on it!  Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

*************************** Deutsche Version unten ***************************

To strengthen our Human Resources team in Meiningen, we are looking for a motivated and dedicated (Senior) Human Resources Generalist (M/F/D) with a passion for all areas of HR. If you want to be part of a growing company, enjoy innovation, thrive in global teamwork, and embrace digital HR processes in a high-tech, fast-changing environment, we look forward to receiving your application!

As a (Senior) Human Resources Generalist (M/F/D), you will take responsibility for all operational and administrative HR processes across the entire employee life cycle of Adtran employees.

Principle duties and essential functions

  • Independently manage and continuously develop operational HR activities across the entire employee lifecycle

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on all HR-related matters

  • Prepare, conduct, and follow up on employee meetings, including performance reviews and development discussions

  • Manage the full recruiting and onboarding process, including job postings, applicant management, interviews, contract preparation, references, and HR documentation

  • Foster a constructive and trust-based collaboration with local employee representative bodies in compliance with the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG)

  • Provide HR support to multiple business units, including those subject to collective bargaining agreements and co-determination

  • Support the implementation, optimization, and harmonization of HR processes at local, regional, and global levels

  • Act as a key interface between HR and payroll, working closely with payroll accounting to ensure accurate and compliant processing

  • Contribute to personnel development initiatives, such as training programs, annual reviews, target agreements, and succession planning

  • Plan, organize, and execute HR projects and initiatives

Knowledge, skills and experience required

  • Successfully completed degree with a focus on Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or equivalent, or alternatively, a completed commercial apprenticeship with relevant HR qualifications

  • At least 5 years of operational experience in the HR department of an international company

  • Solid knowledge of German labor law and practical experience collaborating with employee representatives under the Works Constitution Act

  • Experience in a collectively bargained environment, ideally within the metal and electrical industries

  • Confident handling of all standard HR processes across the employee life cycle

  • Team-oriented, communicative, trustworthy personality with strong advisory skills

  • Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style

  • Excellent MS Office skills and experience with HR systems (ideally Workday)

  • Openness to digital innovations, AI-based tools, and process automation

  • Excellent written and spoken German and English

  • Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany

Benefits

  • A responsible role in an international and multicultural working environment

  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements to support work–life balance

  • Attractive benefits package, including childcare allowance, benefits card, and bike leasing options

  • Employee discounts for events and selected brand products

******************************** Deutsche Version *******************************

Zur Verstärkung unseres Human Resources Teams in Meiningen suchen wir einen engagierten (Senior) Human Resources Generalist (M/W/D) mit hoher Motivation und Leidenschaft für alle Bereiche der Personalarbeit. Wenn Du Teil unseres wachsenden Unternehmens sein möchtest, Begeisterung für Innovation, globale Teamarbeit und digitale HR-Prozesse in einem Hightech-Umfeld mit ständigem Wandel hast, dann freuen wir uns auf Deine Bewerbung!

Als (Senior) Human Resources Generalist (M/W/D) übernimmst Du die Verantwortung für sämtliche operative und administrative HR-Prozesse entlang des gesamten Employee Life Cycle unserer Adtran-Mitarbeitenden.

Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten

  • Eigenverantwortliche Durchführung und kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung der operativen Personalarbeit entlang des gesamten Employee Life Cycle

  • Beratung und aktive Unterstützung von Mitarbeitenden und Führungskräften in allen personalwirtschaftlichen Fragestellungen

  • Vorbereitung, Durchführung und Begleitung von Personalgesprächen sowie Leistungsbeurteilungen

  • Steuerung des gesamten Recruiting- und Onboarding-Prozesses (Erstellung von Stellenanzeigen, Bewerbermanagement, Durchführung von Interviews, Vertrags- und Zeugniserstellung sowie HR-Dokumentation)

  • Vertrauensvolle und konstruktive Zusammenarbeit mit lokalen Arbeitnehmervertretungsgremien gemäß Betriebsverfassungsgesetz

  • Betreuung unterschiedlicher Unternehmensbereiche, teilweise im tarifgebundenen und mitbestimmungspflichtigen Umfeld

  • Unterstützung bei der Implementierung und Optimierung von HR-Prozessen auf lokaler, regionaler und globaler Ebene

  • Enge Zusammenarbeit mit der Entgeltabrechnung sowie Funktion als Schnittstelle zwischen HR und Gehaltsabrechnung

  • Mitwirkung bei Personalentwicklungsmaßnahmen (z. B. Trainings, Jahresgespräche, Zielvereinbarungen, Nachfolgeplanung)

  • Planung, Organisation und Umsetzung von HR-Projekten

Erforderliche Kenntnisse, Fähigkeiten und Erfahrungen

  • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium mit Schwerpunkt Personal, Wirtschafts- oder Sozialwissenschaften, alternativ abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung mit einschlägiger HR-Weiterbildung

  • Mindestens 5-jährige operative Erfahrung im HR-Bereich eines internationalen Unternehmens

  • Fundierte Kenntnisse im deutschen Arbeitsrecht sowie praktische Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit Arbeitnehmervertretungen nach dem Betriebsverfassungsgesetz

  • Erfahrung im tarifgebundenen Umfeld, idealerweise im Bereich der Metall- und Elektroindustrie

  • Sicherer Umgang mit allen gängigen HR-Prozessen entlang des Employee Life Cycle

  • Teamorientierte, kommunikationsstarke und vertrauenswürdige Persönlichkeit mit hoher Beratungskompetenz

  • Selbstständige, strukturierte und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise

  • Sehr gute MS-Office-Kenntnisse sowie Erfahrung mit HR-Systemen (idealerweise Workday)

  • Offenheit für digitale Innovationen, KI-gestützte Anwendungen und Prozessautomatisierung

  • Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

  • Bereitschaft zu gelegentlichen nationalen Dienstreisen

Benefits

  • Eine verantwortungsvolle Position in einem internationalen und multikulturellen Arbeitsumfeld

  • Flexible Arbeitszeiten sowie die Möglichkeit zum hybriden Arbeiten

  • Attraktive Benefits, wie z. B. Kinderbetreuungszuschuss, Benefits Card und Bike Leasing

  • Mitarbeiterrabatte für Veranstaltungen und Markenprodukte

Skills

WorkdayCompliance

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