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The Synodal Council is the executive body of the Roman Catholic Corporation of the Canton of Zurich (Cantonal Church). Due to the retirement of the previous incumbent, we are looking for a
Head of Human Resources (100%)
This versatile management position includes the following
Main tasks:
Leadership and further development of the personnel department of the Synodal Council
Management of the small HR team
Ensuring the business processes of the personnel department and supporting the department head in personnel matters
Preparation, execution, and monitoring of decisions of the department as well as the Synodal Council and the Synod
Advising and supporting the General Vicariate, parishes, and service and specialist offices in state-church legal personnel matters
Drafting legislative proposals in labor law
Membership in the personnel commission and other commissions and bodies
Coordination of personnel development of the Catholic Church in the Canton of Zurich
Training in labor law
Preparation and controlling of the budget
Participation and assistance in the implementation of legislative priorities
Assistance to the Board of Trustees of the pension fund
Your profile:
University degree (preferably in law)
Further training as an HR specialist with a federal recognized professional certificate or equivalent education
Knowledge of public law, especially labor law
Several years of administrative and leadership experience
Experience with church structures (dual system)
Negotiation skills
Proficient use of modern communication tools
Fluent German language skills in spoken and written form
The progressive employment conditions are based on the employment regulations of the Roman Catholic Corporation of the Canton of Zurich, the workplace is located at Hirschengraben 72, near Zurich main station.
For further information, please contact Markus Hodel, Secretary General, Tel 044 266 12 14, [email protected] or Andreas Hubli, Head of Human Resources, Tel. 044 266 12 43, [email protected] (until February 6, 2026).
Please send your complete application by February 28, 2026 to: [email protected].