Head of Human Resources | Leitung des Referats Personal (m/w/d)
Polizeipräsidium Heilbronn Land BW
Job Summary
As the Head of Human Resources at the Heilbronn Police Headquarters, you will lead a dedicated department of 30 employees, overseeing personnel matters for civil servants and administrative staff across the largest police district in the state. Your daily responsibilities include managing recruitment and staffing, handling legal objection proceedings, and representing the agency in labor and administrative court cases. This role is ideal for a legal professional who enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and high-level decision-making. The position offers a secure, permanent civil service appointment (Grade A 14) within a supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance through mobile and flexible working arrangements. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the operational readiness of over 1,700 employees serving nearly 900,000 citizens, making this a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise with impactful public service leadership.
Required Skills
Education
Qualified to hold judicial office (Befähigung zum Richteramt) / Fully qualified Lawyer (Volljurist) with at least 6.5 points in both state examinations.
Experience
- Professional experience in human resources administration
- Leadership experience managing teams and departmental staff
- Experience in conducting legal objection and court proceedings
- Demonstrated expertise in civil service and labor law applications
Languages
Additional
- Must meet requirements for appointment as a civil servant in the higher administrative service (höherer Verwaltungsdienst); Permanent contract; Location: Heilbronn; Full-time (shareable).