Head of Department for HR and IT Staff Unit | Fachbereichsleiter/in (m/w/d) für die Stabsstelle Personal und IT

Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Donaustauf

Donaustauf, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Jan 15, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is a key leadership role within the municipal administration (Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Donaustauf), overseeing the critical HR and IT Staff Unit for three member communities (approx. 8,100 inhabitants). The successful candidate will lead the HR function, managing personnel administration, payroll, benefits, occupational safety, and employee health management. Additionally, the role involves managing the technical infrastructure (hardware/software planning, procurement, maintenance, and user support) for the entire administration and its affiliated facilities. Key requirements include a qualification as a Certified Administrative Specialist (Verwaltungsfachwirt/in) or equivalent, extensive experience in municipal administration, and strong expertise in service, labor, salary, and social security law. This full-time, permanent position offers a varied and responsible role, competitive public sector compensation (up to EG11 TVöD), flexible working hours, and the option for remote work, making it an attractive opportunity for a highly qualified public sector professional.

Required Skills

Education

Certified Administrative Specialist (Verwaltungsfachwirt/in - AL II / BL II) or Certified Administrative Assistant (Verwaltungsfachangestellte/r - VFA-K / AL I / BL I) with the commitment to acquire the Administrative Specialist qualification promptly.

Experience

  • Professional experience in municipal administration (Kommunalverwaltung)
  • Experience in salary, tariff, tax, and social security law
  • Experience in managing or leading staff units/departments (implied by title)
  • Experience with IT systems beyond typical user knowledge

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to participate in evening meetings and appointments outside of regular working hours.