Deputy Director of the Human Resources Division (100%)

The Université de Genève is a multi-century, globally recognized generalist teaching and research institution. Founded in 1559, it today brings together nearly 6'500 employees and 18'300 students, grouped within 9 faculties and 13 interfaculty centers and institutes. It promotes excellence and skills development at all levels and in all fields of knowledge, promoting debate of ideas, critical thinking, innovation, and collective intelligence. In order to strengthen its Human Resources Directorate, the Université de Genève is recruiting for the position of: Deputy Director of the Human Resources Division (100%) Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, you play a key role at the heart of the University's strategic issues. You support the evolution of the HR function in a demanding environment, supporting the institution's ambitions in terms of governance, transformation, service quality, and support for university entities. Alongside the Director of Human Resources, you contribute to making the HR division a strategic partner serving the development of the University. Your main responsibilities * Contribute to the definition, deployment, and evolution of the University's HR strategy, in close collaboration with the Director of Human Resources. * Guarantee the harmonization of HR practices and the compliance of processes with regard to the legal, regulatory, and institutional framework, while ensuring their continuous improvement. * Assume the role of HR business expert and process referent, particularly within the framework of the Human Resources Information System (SIRH) strategic program. * Provide high-level HR expertise to directorates and HR managers in handling complex, sensitive, or high-stakes situations. * Develop knowledge sharing, contribute to HR performance management, and participate in the identification, evaluation, and control of HR function risks. * Represent the Human Resources Directorate to university bodies and institutional partners, and ensure the substitution of the Director of Human Resources. In this context, the HR Division is looking for a personality capable of apprehending issues globally, endowed with a strong capacity for influence and conviction, wishing to commit their action over the long term: this function offers real potential for evolution. Your profile and your assets for succeeding in this function Holder of a university master's degree in the field of human resources or an equivalent training, supplemented by training in management or project management, you have at least five years of experience in a responsible HR function, which has allowed you to lead strategic projects and support organizational transformations. You possess excellent knowledge of the functioning of a public administration or a university institution as well as solid expertise in human resources management, HR governance, and project management. Recognized for your leadership, your analytical capacity, and your sense of decision-making, you support diverse interlocutors with diplomacy and conviction. You demonstrate a high sense of ethics, confidentiality, and public service. Excellent writing skills as well as mastery of French and English (C1 level) are expected, and good knowledge of German (B2 level). Why join UNIGE Joining the Université de Genève means contributing to the development of a leading academic institution, committed to excellence, innovation, and service to society. You will hold a position at the heart of the human and organizational issues of the University, in a stimulating environment favoring collaboration, diversity, and skills development. In order to respect the environment and optimize the processing time of your application, your file (curriculum vitae, cover letter, copy of diplomas and work certificates) must be submitted exclusively online on the [UNIGE job offers site.](< >) Paper files are not accepted. j4id10400976a j4it0938a j4iy26a