HR Officer; temporary

• Contract Type Temporary

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented HR Officer to join our Zurich team. In this role, you will provide essential support to the HR Manager for our Zurich, Basel, and Lugano branches, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all HR administrative activities.

HR Administration: Manage all aspects of personnel administration, including onboarding, offboarding, internal transfers, anniversaries, marriages, births, and the preparation of interim and final employment certificates

Data Management: Handle and update personnel changes in HR systems

Pre-Employment Screening Coordination: Oversee and coordinate the pre-employment screening process to ensure compliance and efficiency

Time Management: Act as the primary contact for all time management-related queries and oversee the time management system

E-Performance Tool Support: Serve as the first point of contact for the e-performance tool, providing guidance and support to employees and managers

Collaboration with HR in Geneva: Work closely with our HR colleagues in Geneva on salary administration, pension fund, and insurance matters, as well as other HR-related topics

Payroll Management: Ensure accurate and timely execution of monthly payroll processes

Event Organization: Plan and coordinate internal events such as “Nationaler Zukunftstag”, Welcome Days for new employees, learning sessions, and other employee engagement activities

Deadline and Event Management: Monitor deadlines for contractual obligations and events, taking appropriate actions as needed

Administrative Support: Perform various administrative tasks, including scanning, archiving, and document management

A relevant academic background in Human Resource or a related field, such as:

“HR-Assistant” degree is mandatory

“HR-Fachfrau / HR-Fachmann” eidg.
Fachausweis is a significant advantage and highly preferred for this role

A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar position is required, preferably in the financial industry

Very good language skills in German and English (minimum C1 level) are required; proficiency in French and other languages is a strong advantage

Proven experience in working with senior-level stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and the ability to manage high-level interactions effectively

High level of independence, responsibility, and reliability, with an efficient and detail-oriented approach to work

Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively

Personable and team-oriented personality, characterized by openness, flexibility, politeness, discretion, and a collaborative mindset

Due to the responsibilities associated with this role, remote work/home office is unfortunately not possible. The role is initially planned for 5 months starting as soon as possible, with the possibility of a permanent position thereafter.

Please note that we only accept applications submitted through our online tool. Applications via email or through recruitment agencies cannot be considered.