Department Head Human Resources 70-80%

Einwohnergemeinde Allschwil

Allschwil

Lead the HR Department and oversee all HR processes.

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Department Head Human Resources 70-80%

Allschwil is one of the largest municipalities in Northwestern Switzerland and is an innovative suburban community of Basel. The proximity to this city shapes Allschwil's character without compromising the municipality's political and mental independence.

Are you ready to actively shape the future of the Allschwil municipal administration with its employees? For the HR team, we are looking for a committed, customer-oriented, and leadership-strong personality as Department Head Human Resources 70-80% starting from January 1, 2027, or by agreement.

  • You are responsible for the implementation and further development of the personnel policy, personnel strategy, and personnel processes within the framework of the management's guidelines.

  • With commitment and foresight, you lead the personnel processes throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

  • Together with your team, you provide and manage all services of the HR department, including personnel and payroll administration, a service-oriented HR business partnering, and ensuring vocational training.

  • Through initiatives such as occupational health management and modern employer branding, you shape the image of the municipal administration as an employer.

  • You bear budgetary and internal control responsibilities within the HR area and its processes and act as a contact for internal and external authorities and offices in the HR area.

  • In addition to your strategic and leadership-related tasks, you advise line managers and management on personnel and labor law issues and accompany HR and organizational development projects.

  • You have a completed degree (FH/Uni) with a focus on Human Resources, Business Administration, or comparable training with higher HR training (e.g., HR Manager, MAS Human Resources Management).

  • You bring several years of professional and management experience to the table.

  • In addition to a high level of advisory competence and experience in collaborating with management, you are also keen to tackle projects yourself.

  • You feel comfortable in organizational development, change, and transformation processes and drive these forward.

  • Your ability to design digital processes, your analytical and structured working methods support you in your daily work.

  • Humor, composure, team, and customer orientation complete your profile.

  • Varied field of tasks in a sometimes politically influenced environment with high personal responsibility and a lot of room for design.

  • A well-practiced HR team with qualified specialists in a supportive working atmosphere.

  • A management that understands the importance of HR processes.

  • A company-wide leadership culture oriented towards transformational leadership.

  • Modern working and employment conditions.

Apply online and let us gain a first impression of you from your cover letter. We look forward to meeting you! Only online applications will be considered. Applications submitted by post, email, or other channels will not be processed and will be returned or deleted for data protection reasons.

How to apply for this job

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Posted here on 01/11/2026