Kanton Appenzell Innerrhoden
Appenzell
Head of Human Resources (HR) 60-80%
- 09 October 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Appenzell
Job summary
The Kantonale Gesundheitszentrum Appenzell provides reliable healthcare.
Tasks
- Oversee personnel administration following cantonal regulations.
- Support payroll expert and develop onboarding measures.
- Lead HR team and advise on HR-related topics.
Skills
- Advanced HR education with federal diploma and leadership experience.
- Strong IT skills, especially in MS Office and payroll systems.
- Excellent German skills and affinity for healthcare.
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About the job
The Cantonal Health Centre Appenzell ensures high-quality and reliable health and elderly care for the population of Innerrhoden. It offers a needs-based range of services for numerous requirements along the treatment chain and in various life phases in the most beautiful surroundings.
The Cantonal Health Centre Appenzell is also one of the largest employers in the canton and provides jobs and training places for around 270 employees in various professional groups.
From 1 January 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for a
Your tasks
– Overall responsibility for personnel administration within the employee lifecycle in compliance with cantonal regulations and guidelines (personnel ordinance, instructions, regulations, etc.)
– Sparring partner and deputy for our payroll expert
– Development, implementation and support of measures for onboarding new employees and employee retention
– Leadership of the HR team (3 employees)
– Advising managers and employees on HR-related topics
– Development and implementation of HR concepts and projects
– Participation in cross-departmental projects as the professional representative of HR
– Responsibility for planning and conducting leadership development training
Your profile
– Advanced education/training in HR with a federal diploma/at HF level
– Payroll know-how
– Several years of practical and leadership experience in a comparable position
– Strong IT skills (MS Office, Abacus, Polypoint PEP)
– Excellent German in spoken and written form – affinity for healthcare and close connection to the region is an advantage
