Head of Human Resources Management (80 - 100%)

Key information

  • Publication date:03 October 2025
  • Workload:80 – 100%
  • Contract type:Apprenticeship
  • Place of work:Goldau

Job summary

Join the Natur- und Tierpark Goldau, a leader in nature conservation. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to wildlife protection and education.

Tasks

  • Lead HR strategy and manage a small team effectively.
  • Advise leadership on HR topics and develop modern processes.
  • Oversee recruitment, talent management, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

  • Relevant HR qualifications with a focus on psychology required.
  • Strong leadership and strategic competencies essential.
  • Excellent communication skills and social competence needed.

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The Goldau Nature and Animal Park annually delights around 450,000 visitors amidst an impressive rocky landscape and idyllic forests. Around 100 European wild animal species live on 42 hectares. About 200 employees and many volunteers are passionately committed to nature and species conservation, education, and research - driving the sustainable goals of the scientifically managed park forward. Head of Human Resources Management (80 - 100%) Start: November 2025 or by arrangement As a staff position directly reporting to the director, you shape the HR strategy of our company and lead HR management professionally, personally, and organizationally. We are looking for a committed, empathetic, and strong leadership personality who will sustainably and future-orientedly further develop our HRM with expertise and foresight. Your tasks
  • Strategic and operational management of HRM (leading 1 employee and 1 apprentice)
  • Advisor and sparring partner for the management level in all HR topics
  • Further development and digitization of processes as well as introduction of modern tools
  • Responsibility for recruitment, personnel and leadership development, and talent management
  • Ensuring legal requirements and cooperation with the finance department
(Payroll, insurances)
- Leading HR projects and further developing HR controlling Your profile
- Solid training in the HR field (e.g., federal diploma as HR manager, CAS/DAS/MAS HRM, business administration FH/Uni)
- Additional qualification in Human Resources Management with a focus/training in psychology (work, organizational, or economic psychology)
  • Many years of leadership experience in the HR field
  • Very good knowledge of Swiss labor and social insurance law
  • Experience in digitizing HR processes
  • Strong strategic, conceptual, and communication skills as well as high
social competence and implementation strength Our offer
  • Staff position with great scope for design
  • Modern, future-oriented company with agile leadership culture
  • Attractive employment conditions, modern infrastructure, and diverse fringe benefits
Contact
For questions, Katrina Wenger, Director, is happy to assist you by email: katrina.wenger@tierpark.ch We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by email at: katrina.wenger@tierpark.ch

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Human Resources / Staff Management, Human Ressources Manager

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