Senior Human Resources Generalist; M​/F​/D

Senior Human Resources Generalist

To strengthen our Human Resources team in Meiningen, we are looking for a motivated and dedicated Senior Human Resources Generalist 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, 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