Bilingual HR Assistant (German/English) - the engine room role that keeps things moving...
Zürich
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- Veröffentlicht:21 Januar 2026
- Pensum:100%
- Vertragsart:Festanstellung
- Sprache:Deutsch (Fliessend), Englisch (Fliessend)
- Arbeitsort:Zürich
For an internationally active organisation, we are looking for an experienced, resilient HR Assistant to provide temporary support to the HR function with immediate effect. This is a fixed-term assignment for 3-4 months and is ideally suited to HR professionals who work in a structured manner, are confident writers in both languages, and can keep a clear overview even when handling a high volume of work.
The preferred base is Zurich, though Basel is also possible. Home working can be arranged flexibly depending on the task and project phase. Occasional on-site visits to Basel should be expected. We are therefore seeking, with immediate effect, a
Key responsibilities
In this position, you will play a central role in day-to-day HR administration, with a particular focus on leavers:
- Preparing employment references and confirmation letters (approximately 100 documents in German and English)
- Providing administrative support throughout the offboarding process
- Maintaining and updating leaver information in the timekeeping system
- Working closely with HR, line management and internal stakeholders
- Ensuring all processes are handled accurately, on time and to a high linguistic standard
Your profile
- Completed HR Assistant qualification / HR diploma
- Excellent German and English, both written and spoken (near-native level)
- Several years' experience in an HR assistant / HR administration role
- Strong drafting skills and a high level of language accuracy, especially for employment references
- A structured, precise and independent working style
- Available at short notice (ASAP)
- Willingness to attend occasional on-site appointments in Basel
What you can expect
- A fixed-term assignment with a clear scope of responsibilities and a high degree of ownership
- Modern ways of working, including a home-office option
- A professional environment with an international dimension
- Fair and market-aligned remuneration
- Short decision-making paths and a pragmatic working culture
Interested? If you see HR not as an end in itself, but as a service delivered with clarity, reliability and professionalism, I look forward to receiving your full application. Questions? Please call me.
