Specialist in Personnel and Organisational Development (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 Personnel Office works as a cross-sectional office closely with the decentralised HR management of the departments, the State Chancellery, and the courts. It is responsible for the holistic implementation of personnel law and personnel strategy guidelines. Personnel and organisational development supports managers and employees in personnel management matters and provides a broad range of training and advisory services.

To complement our Personnel and Organisational Development team, we are looking for you as of 1 January 2027 or by arrangement as

Specialist in Personnel and Organisational Development (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Advising and supporting managers as well as designing and leading mandates in team, culture, and organisational development
• Designing and moderating strategy, leadership, and team workshops as well as supporting change and development processes
• Designing and conducting training and seminars on leadership, culture, and organisational development topics
• Further developing tools and concepts for personnel, leadership, and culture development in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Planning and implementing talent management initiatives and participating in strategic projects of personnel and organisational development
• Leading or participating in change and digitalisation projects and contributing to specialist committees
• Advising and supporting HR Business Partners and HR managers on leadership and organisational development issues

What distinguishes you

• Completed studies in business administration, human resources, business education, work and organisational psychology, or a comparable qualification
• Advanced training in organisational development, coaching, change management, project management, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in organisational, culture, and team development as well as in supporting transformation and change processes
• Experience in designing and moderating workshops and in creating learning and development formats
• Strong advisory, moderation, and communication skills as well as a confident presence at all leadership levels
• Strategic and networked thinking with strong implementation skills and enthusiasm for actively shaping change
• High service orientation as well as pronounced self-, social, and methodological competencies

What we offer

• Varied work with high personal responsibility in a motivating, collegial environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
• Contemporary working models with flexible working hours and the possibility of home office
• Attractive workplace in the centre of St. Gallen
• An open DU culture where your opinion counts and trust is lived

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:

Personnel Office | sg.ch

Laurien Sloof, HR Business Partner, laurien.sloof@sg.ch