Head of Personnel Development (m/f/d) - Keyword: PE-DPR -

The management of the Human Resources Development Department primarily involves the following areas of responsibility:

• Conceptual advancement of HSZG’s human resources development, taking into account current trends and change processes,
• Proactive involvement in the implementation of the human resources development strategy,
• Initiating and implementing projects to digitize processes in the area of personnel administration (digital personnel files, applicant tracking system, etc.),
• Advising and supporting HSZG managers and committees on methods and tools for the HSZG’s human resources development for employees in both the collective bargaining and civil service sectors,
• Providing advice on collective bargaining and classification laws to organizational units and project managers regarding the establishment, evaluation, and filling of positions,
• Development, design, quality assurance, and operational support for appointment procedures,
• Participation in the conduct of personnel selection processes,
• Conceptual development of continuing education and professional development programs for staff, trainees, and bachelor’s degree students,
• Supporting the department head on current issues related to human resources management and development, Assisting in the preparation and review of proposals and documents for university leadership,
• Project-related tasks in the context of evaluating and implementing methods and tools to promote academic careers at universities of applied sciences,
• Conceptual involvement in university health management.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• A successfully completed college degree related to the above-mentioned area of responsibility,
• relevant professional experience of several years in the field of human resources development,
• solid legal knowledge or experience in the areas of labor law, collective bargaining law, pay scale law, civil service law, and higher education law,
• strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and persuasion skills,
• practical proficiency in English.

In addition, the following are desirable:

• knowledge and experience in using human resources management and applicant tracking software, as well as other digital applications,
• practical professional experience with the operations of public administrations and the educational activities of academic institutions,
• experience in process and project management.

We expect you to demonstrate

• a high degree of loyalty, resilience, a sense of responsibility, and reliability,
• a conscientious and precise, independent yet team-oriented approach to work
• competence and a professional demeanor when interacting with various stakeholders (academic and non-academic staff, applicants, managers, and external parties),
• the ability to work proactively, in a solution-oriented and balanced manner, even in complex situations,
• an interest in professional and personal development,
• Willingness to work at both locations and, if necessary, to travel on business.