Stv. Head of School Staff — Stadt Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Our school staff department, the HR department of the district school authority Letzi, is looking for 1.
March 2027 or by agreement to strengthen the team a committed and resilient personality.
- Our school staff department, the HR department of the district school authority Letzi, is looking for 1.
- March 2027 or by agreement to strengthen the team a committed and resilient personality.
- As a trustworthy and competent specialist, you support our leaders in schools (school management, management, home service and technology) in all personnel-relevant issues and advise them in a practical and solution-oriented manner.
- They independently, professionally and responsibly carry out demanding, complex and sometimes escalated personnel cases and comply with the legal requirements and processes.
Main responsibilities
- As a trustworthy and competent specialist, you support our leaders in schools (school management, management, home service and technology) in all personnel-relevant issues and advise them in a practical and solution-oriented manner.
- They independently, professionally and responsibly carry out demanding, complex and sometimes escalated personnel cases and comply with the legal requirements and processes.
- They support the management department of school staff regarding controlling and are responsible for the smooth and efficient handling of HR processes of cantonal and municipal employment in various systems such as SAP SF, Aconso, PULS, workzone, swiss+, etc.
- They are actively involved in the team, are involved in working groups and HR projects and contribute to the further development of existing processes.
- You ensure a smooth flow of information in cooperation with other departments, the school office of the city of Zurich and the primary school office of the canton of Zurich.
- They lead the HR assistant and represent the management department of school staff in absentia, both internally and externally. Profile
- Completed basic commercial training with further training in the HR area at the federal level.
- Professional ID (HR specialist) and several years of experience in HR, preferably in public administration and/or with knowledge of primary school, as well as very good IT skills (MS Office, of advantage SAP SF, SAP HCM)
- Strong communication skills and a cooperative and supportive attitude towards colleagues and leaders
- Independent, structured and reliable working method with high flexibility, readiness and resilience
Company and context
- Personality with rapid comprehension, networked thinking, high organizational skills and enjoyment of responsibility and work in a dynamic environment We offer
- A varied, versatile and responsible activity in the exciting and lively educational environment.
- In addition, you can expect a well-established, motivated and open-minded team and a collegial working atmosphere, an easily accessible workplace in Zurich-Altstetten, the opportunity for a day of home office and attractive employment conditions according to city guidelines. About us
- The Zurich-Letzi school district comprises Stadtkreis 9 with the districts Albisrieden, Altstetten and Grünau.
- Around 5,400 primary school students are taught and supervised in the 16 schools in our growing school circle.
- More than 1,200 employees work for them in our schools in the areas of teaching, care, home service and technology as well as administration.
- They all work daily for the interests of the students and a smooth school day.
Additional details
- They lead the HR assistant and represent the management department of school staff in absentia, both internally and externally.
- Personality with rapid comprehension, networked thinking, high organizational skills and enjoyment of responsibility and work in a dynamic environment
- In addition, you can expect a well-established, motivated and open-minded team and a collegial working atmosphere, an easily accessible workplace in Zurich-Altstetten, the opportunity for a day of home office and attractive employment conditions according to city guidelines.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Stadt Zürich offer for this role?
Stadt Zürich lists CHF 63'000 - 116'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Stadt Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Stadt Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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