HR Manager of the Security and Economy Directorate (80% to 100%)

With more than 1300 employees, the Security and Economy Directorate (SE) brings together 6 departments with essential and complementary missions: public security, protection and rescue, economy, water management, and services to the population.

In this context, as the HR manager of the directorate, you will notably support "blue light" entities in demanding contexts, such as the Police Corps reform, as well as the evolution of organisational and scheduling models at the Lausanne Protection and Rescue Service. You will also be fully involved in major cross-cutting projects, particularly the deployment of a new HRIS in partnership with the Personnel Service.

Do you have solid experience as an HR manager in demanding environments? Are you able to combine operational, human and strategic challenges? Do not hesitate to apply! This role, rich in the diversity of services and challenges, is made for you!

At the City of Lausanne, your commitment has meaning. You contribute every day to the well-being and dynamism of our community.

Main mission(s)

Provide advice and support to the Municipal Councillor in charge of the SE Directorate on HR matters and be a driving force for the specific HR policies of the Directorate

Ensure the application of personnel policy within the Directorate in coordination with the City Personnel Service

Provide expertise, particularly in complex situations within the departments

Coordinate the HR function of the Directorate (20 people including 7 HR managers of departments)

Lead the HR network of the Directorate, develop synergies and harmonise interdepartmental practices

Represent the Directorate with the Personnel Service and transversal entities

Profile

University Master’s degree in occupational psychology or human sciences or an equivalent qualification

Federal diploma as a human resources specialist or CAS in HR

10 years of professional experience including at least 5 years as an HR manager, with management of an HR team for a workforce of at least 500 people

Good knowledge of the functioning of a public administration

Excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of cooperation

Leadership, personal commitment, flexibility and a global vision

Political awareness, analytical mind and very good communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office tools and an ERP system

Special conditions

Clean criminal record

Workplace

Rue du Port-Franc 18, 1001 Lausanne

Salary scale

13

Start date

1st October 2026 or to be agreed

Information

Ms Cindy Felley, Secretary General of the Security and Economy Directorate, +41 21 315 32 14

Offer

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 23.08.2026 via the online form.
Having trouble applying? Contact the service directly at +41 21 315 32 17.

We pay great attention to the diversity of the life paths of our employees. Our positions are open to both women and men.