Description

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking a Senior HR Generalist in Leipzig to support managers across the company on individual and collective labor-law matters. You advise on individual HR measures, draft and review labor-law documents and agreements, and work closely and constructively with the employee representatives. You also act as an HR expert for internal interfaces such as recruiting and contribute to group-wide HR development, HR marketing and HR projects. It is a permanent full-time role requiring a relevant degree, several years of generalist HR experience and sound knowledge of German labor law.

Requirements

  • Successfully completed degree with a focus on human resources, law, or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of professional experience in a generalist HR function
  • Sound, practically applicable knowledge of individual and collective labor law
  • Experience working with employee representatives
  • Strong advisory skills and a confident manner toward managers
  • Solution-oriented, pragmatic and independent way of working
  • Very good written and spoken English

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Flexible working hour models
Training and continuing education
Career planning
Health care
No dress code
Company/team events
Family services
Attractive locations
Social incentives
Agile software development
Bonus

📍 Life in Leipzig

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Population
0.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
6.0
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Tech Scene
7.0
🌍
International
6.0
🚇
Public Transport
7.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
7.0
ℹ️

About Leipzig

  • •Rapidly growing tech and creative scene
  • •Very affordable compared to western cities
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Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Warm summers
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1600 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •University hospital
  • •Good coverage
Quality: 8.0Access: 7.0
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Culture

  • •Gewandhaus Orchestra
  • •Spinnerei art district
9.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Thriving club and bar scene
  • •Karl-Liebknecht-Straße
8.0
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Recreation

  • •Lake district nearby
  • •Many parks and green spaces
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Very affordable for a major German city
  • •Rapidly rising rents but still cheap
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€700
⚡ Utilities:€200
🛒 Groceries:€260
🍽️ Dining out:€12

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, specializing in BSI-certified encryption, endpoint security, and network protection solutions. Operating under the 'IT Security Made in Germany' philosophy with a strict no-backdoor policy, the company develops government-grade cybersecurity products approved for VS-NfD, EU RESTRICTED, and NATO RESTRICTED classifications. With 500+ employees across Germany, France, and other European locations, it serves government agencies, defense organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises requiring sovereign, auditable security solutions.

€per year
€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.