Sankt Gallen
Head of HR Management (m/f/d)
- 20 July 2026
- 100%
- Sankt Gallen
Job summary
Join the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland with 6000 employees. Make a meaningful impact on society's well-being and benefit from a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Lead HR Management for the Finance Department with total accountability.
- Support strategic HR matters for department heads and manage HR processes.
- Develop personnel policies and represent the department in HR committees.
Skills
- Higher education in HR or Business with leadership experience required.
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills are essential.
- Strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving capabilities needed.
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About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the
cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,
our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful
work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
As a central staff unit of the Department of Finance, the General Secretariat plays a key role in the planning, coordination, and management of tasks in the areas of finance, taxes, personnel, and IT. The HR Management team supports around 370 employees of the Department of Finance – professionally, personally, and proactively.
We are looking for you from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement as
Head of HR Management (m/f/d)
Workload: 80-100%
Workplace: St. Gallen
What to expect
- You take overall responsibility for HR management in the Department of Finance and lead two HR Business Partners
- You support the head of the department, the General Secretary, and the office management in strategic HR matters
- You manage HR management and continuously optimise HR structures, processes, and roles in the department based on overarching objectives and principles
- You advise and accompany managers throughout the entire HR lifecycle
- You are responsible for central HR topics in the Department of Finance such as personnel development, recruitment, and payroll processes
- You actively contribute to the further development of cantonal personnel policy in cooperation with other departments and the central personnel office
- You represent the department in HR committees and participate in cross-departmental projects
What distinguishes you
- You have a higher education in HR, business administration, or a comparable qualification
- You bring several years of experience in a comparable role including leadership experience
- You have sound knowledge in the development of employees and managers
- You are an initiative-taking, committed personality with a high degree of personal responsibility and great dedication
- You think strategically, act solution-oriented and pragmatically
- You convince through strong communication skills, conflict resolution competence, and assertiveness
What we offer
- A responsible key role with great scope for design
- An exciting environment with diverse challenges
- Exciting tasks at the interface between strategy and operational implementation as well as in exchange with diverse stakeholders
- Flexible working and contemporary employment conditions
- Modern work tools and a professional HR infrastructure
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
