Kantonale Verwaltung Schwyz
Schwyz
Head of the Unemployment Fund of the Canton of Schwyz
- 09 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- 6430 Schwyz
About the job
Are you looking for a meaningful role in the heart of Switzerland - amidst impressive nature and recreational areas? Do you desire a varied and challenging task with short decision-making paths? Would you like to make a difference with your work and thereby make a real contribution to the well-being of the population? Then you are exactly right with us.
Head of the Unemployment Fund of the Canton of Schwyz
What we offer you
- Flexibility Flexible working hours with compensation options and, depending on the area, home office.
- Holidays & Public Holidays Enjoy 25-30 days of holiday depending on age plus at least 15.5 paid public holidays per year.
- Further Education Diverse internal training opportunities as well as support for external training and further education.
- Mobility Receive a half-fare travelcard from the SBB from a workload of 50% and an employment of one year or longer.
- Pension Pension fund with very good benefits and optional choice plans for additional savings contributions.
- Mobile Phone Monthly mobile phone allowance of up to CHF 40.- plus attractive discounts on subscriptions and devices.
- Family Additional family allowance of up to CHF 200.- per month alongside the cantonal child and education allowances.
- Health Ergonomic workplaces as well as sports and exercise offers.
What you can achieve
- Overall responsibility for the professional, personnel, organisational and financial management of the Cantonal Unemployment Fund
- Promotion and development of employees as well as ensuring clear, appreciative and performance-oriented collaboration
- Assessment of complex legal issues, management of objection procedures and representation of the Unemployment Fund in judicial appeal procedures
- Representation of the interests of the Unemployment Fund towards authorities and other stakeholders
- Maintenance and further development of cooperation with authorities, SECO, Regional Employment Centres and other implementing agencies
- Control of operational processes and resources as well as continuous optimisation of processes with a view to efficient, legally compliant and customer-oriented service delivery
What distinguishes you for this role
- Leadership experience in a demanding professional environment
- Knowledge of social insurance law, preferably unemployment insurance law
- Strong analytical thinking skills, quick comprehension and the ability to assess complex matters in a solution-oriented manner
- Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as enjoyment in dealing with different stakeholders
- Decisiveness, resilience and assertiveness, combined with an appreciative and cooperative leadership style
Your new employer
The approximately 2300 employees take care of the concerns of the population in the Canton of Schwyz and carry out public tasks on behalf of the citizens and authorities. The cantonal administration is the largest employer in the Canton of Schwyz. The employees fulfil their responsible mandate in their daily work and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of their activities.
Your contacts
Do you have questions about the position or the application process? Marco Prause, Head of the Office for Labour, will be happy to answer them by phone at +41 41 819 16 02 or Stefan Hurni, Head of the Unemployment Fund, at +41 41 819 16 41.
Do you have questions about personnel matters? Mirjam Trutmann, Head of Human Resources, will be happy to answer them by phone at +41 41 819 17 19.
