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.

As a central staff unit of the Department of Finance, the General Secretariat plays a key role in the planning, coordination, and management of tasks in the areas of finance, taxes, personnel, and IT. The HR Management Team supports around 370 employees of the Department of Finance – professionally, personally, and proactively.

We are looking for you from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement as

HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• You advise and support managers and employees of the Department of Finance in all matters 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 development and promotion of employees
• You plan and conduct workshops, training sessions, and information events on HR-relevant topics
• You ensure the correct application of personnel law as well as the uniform implementation of HR instruments and HR processes in the Department of Finance
• You accompany organisational and change processes and support the further development of the organisation
• You actively participate in HR projects and in the further development of HR processes and HR instruments

What distinguishes you

• You have a higher education in HR, business administration, or social sciences, ideally with further training in HR, such as the federal HR specialist certificate
• You bring professional experience in personnel management or a comparable HR function
• You advise managers competently and engage with different stakeholders on an equal footing
• You communicate clearly, confidently, and appropriately for the 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

• A responsible key role with great scope for design
• An exciting environment with diverse challenges
• Interesting tasks at the interface between strategy and operational implementation as well as in exchange with diverse stakeholders
• Flexible working and contemporary employment conditions
• Modern work equipment and a professional HR infrastructure
• An attractive workplace in the centre of St. Gallen

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.