Head of Human Resources
Kantonspolizei Thurgau
Lead and develop HR for the cantonal police.
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Description
You want to not only lead Human Resources but actively develop it? In this key position, you will shape the personnel future of the Cantonal Police together with the commander and management, contributing significantly to a modern and attractive employer.
Your tasks
- You manage the Human Resources department technically, organizationally, and in terms of personnel, ensuring service-oriented, sound, and reliable support.
- As a sparring partner, you advise the commander, management, and executives on all personnel-related issues, such as personnel planning, recruitment, development, and management.
- You develop HR processes, tools, and standards further and ensure professional, customer-oriented HR work.
- You represent the Cantonal Police to internal partners and contribute to positioning as an attractive employer.
Your profile
- Higher education or university degree with a focus on Human Resources or a comparable qualification. Training in Public Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines is an advantage.
- Several years of HR, leadership, and project management experience, preferably in public administration or security-related organizations.
- Solid knowledge of modern HR processes and Swiss labor and public personnel law.
- Confident personality with pronounced consulting and communication skills.
- Strategic thinking, implementation strength, integrity, and a willingness to actively shape change.
Our offer
- A responsible leadership role with direct access to the commander and participation in management.
- The opportunity to sustainably shape the HR landscape of an important cantonal organization.
- An exciting environment with social relevance, short decision-making paths, and high personal responsibility.
- Modern employment conditions and attractive social benefits.
- A centrally located workplace with contemporary infrastructure.
The position offers attractive development opportunities for experienced HR professionals and leadership figures with a police background. As part of organizational development, the area of responsibility can be expanded to include other strategic cross-sectional tasks.
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Posted here on 08/11/2026