Head of City-Wide Personnel Development | Sachgebietsleitung stadtweite Personalentwicklung (m/w/d)

Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart Haupt- und Personalamt

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 16, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves leading the Personnel Development unit for the City of Stuttgart, managing a team of 15 specialists focused on innovative HR strategies. You will be responsible for identifying societal trends and translating them into strategic HR initiatives that align with the city administration's future needs. Day-to-day, you will provide expert consultation to high-level executives on complex HR matters, oversee city-wide projects, and foster networking across various administrative departments. The position is ideal for a strategic thinker who can balance disciplinary leadership with conceptual development. Stuttgart offers a highly attractive package including job security, flexible working hours with home office options, a subsidized transit ticket, and access to a dedicated educational campus for professional growth. This is a permanent, full-time position within the public service sector (TVöD E 14 / A 14), offering a stable yet dynamic environment for an experienced HR professional.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree in Administrative Sciences, Economics, Social Sciences, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in various fields of personnel development
  • Initial leadership experience is preferred
  • Proven experience in project management and strategic conceptualization
  • Experience in high-level executive consulting and stakeholder management
  • Experience in public administration or similar complex organizational structures

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The position is based in Stuttgart. Applicants must apply by April 30, 2026, quoting reference number 103/0001/2026. Includes eligibility for civil service pay grades (A 14) or public sector collective agreement (TVöD E 14).