Head of Human Resources and Organization (m/w/d)

Our city administration is as strong as the totality of its employees (m/w/d). Become part of our team and actively participate in Ulm. We are looking for staff and organization for 01.11.2025 Head of Human Resources and Organisation (m/w/d) Full/part time, unlimited With around 4,000 employees, the city of Ulm offers a wide range of tasks, including security and order, culture, education and support, social, construction, environment and climate protection, as well as urban development and digitalization. This diversity makes it possible to optimally use and develop individual interests and skills. In addition to the Departments of Budget and Finance, Taxes and Participation Management, IT, Internal Services and Legal Affairs, the Human Resources and Organisation department is one of the central units in the area of central management and services and is located in the business area of the First Mayor. The department is leading in the strategic development and management of personnel management within the city administration. In addition to staff support and pay billing, these also include all topics related to Employer Branding, Recruiting as well as staff retention and development. A further focus of the department is the organisational development, which, in cooperation with the other cross-sectional departments, will help shape the future viability of the city administration of Ulm in the coming years. Payment is made up to 15 TVöD or grade A16.

Management and further development of the Human Resources and Organisation department with its around 70 employees Employer Branding, Recruiting, Human Resources and Professional Development, Employee Liability, Personal Care and Accounting, Job Planning and Assessment, Health and Integration Management and Others. Implementation and further development of the city’s personnel strategy including the implementation of appropriate measures and initiatives strategic development of the field of organisational development together with other actors within the city administration Consultation, support and implementation of change and digitization processes within the department and for general administration Ensuring compliance with labour law regulations and internal urban guidelines trusted cooperation with the management in consulting and support in labour law and personal policy issues Advice and support of urban executives and management of urban societies in all personal matters trusted cooperation with the bodies of the municipal staff representatives and their members Budget planning and control for personnel in the context of decentralized resource responsibility at the city of Ulm. Networking and cooperation in associations and associations (e.g. city day, local employers' association) Representation of employer position inward and outward. Promoting cooperation and networking with third parties In the context of structural changes, changes to the specific area of responsibility remain reserved.

completed academic studies (Master) in a field of expertise such as e.g. Law, Psychology, Personnel and Organisational Management, Public Management or a comparable qualification multiannual professional experience in the field of personnel and organization management, ideally in the municipal environment detailed knowledge of the organisation and processes within a local administration multiannual relevant leadership experiences, ideally in the context of similar large and complex organisational units well-founded knowledge of labour law and personnel development analytical and strategic thinking as well as a solution-oriented way of working with high self-responsibility Experiences in the design of processes and structures strong leadership, communication and representation capabilities strategic thinking and acting within the meaning of the General Administration City of Ulm a high level of social competence, negotiation skills, decision-making and enforcement and conflictability

responsible and varied activities in a dynamic environment attractive remuneration and social benefits Opportunities for professional and personal development a motivated and collegial team a discounted Germany ticket for the use of public transport performance-based payment various further and further training possibilities Compatibility of family and occupation Offers for health promotion JOBV1_EN