HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

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.

The Department of Security and Justice (SJD) is the centre of expertise for public security in the canton of St. Gallen. It employs around 2000 staff who work in six different offices as well as in the General Secretariat. The General Secretariat is the hub for leadership support of the department management and provides central services for the entire department, especially in the areas of personnel, law, finance, IT, and real estate.

The HR Management SJD supports managers and employees in all personnel-related matters and ensures the implementation of all HR processes in close cooperation with the cantonal personnel office.

For the further expansion of our HR Management, we are looking for you as a committed and service-oriented

HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

In the Department of Security and Justice, we strengthen HR support for the cantonal police, the public prosecutor's office, and the offices for penal enforcement as well as military and civil protection. As an HR Business Partner, you will take on responsibility together with other colleagues for at least one of these areas and work closely with managers, employees, and the cantonal personnel office. Your tasks in detail

• You advise and support managers and employees in all topics along the HR lifecycle
• You design and accompany recruitment processes as well as the onboarding and offboarding phases of employees
• You support managers in the qualification, development, and promotion of their employees
• You plan and conduct workshops, training sessions, and information events on HR-relevant topics
• You accompany organisational and change processes and support sustainable development of the organisation
• You ensure the correct application of personnel law as well as HR instruments and processes
• You analyse HR key figures, derive recommendations for action, and actively contribute to HR projects as well as the further development of processes and instruments

What distinguishes you

• You have a higher education in HR, business administration, or social sciences as well as ideally further training in the HR field, for example the federal HR specialist certificate
• You bring professional experience in personnel management or a comparable HR function
• You advise managers competently and meet different stakeholders at eye level
• You communicate clearly, confidently, and appropriately for the target audience and have a good sense for conflict resolution
• You think strategically and networked, act solution-oriented, and keep an overview even in complex situations
• You convince through initiative, commitment, and assertiveness and actively shape changes
• You work in a structured, independent manner and are characterised by a high organisational ability

What we offer

• Collegial environment: Become part of a committed and supportive team
• Variety: You can expect a varied and responsible HR role in a large department with a meaningful and dynamic working environment
• Flexible working hours: Benefit from various working time models and design your working day flexibly and according to your needs
• Modern work tools: Work with a contemporary IT infrastructure and benefit from mobile devices

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.

Further information at:

Department of Security and Justice | sg.ch

For additional information, the General Secretary of the Department of Security and Justice, Claude Eugster (phone 058 229 36 00, email claude.eugster@sg.ch) or the designated Head of HR Management SJD, Sanela Kazimoska (phone 058 229 01 71, email sanela.kazimoska@sg.ch) will be happy to assist you.