Basel
HR Professional 60% (with Payroll Experience) - You are precise like Origami. Down to the last penny
- 05 November 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Basel
About the job
Variety is the spice of professional life - Generalist HR role with depth.
Origami is the art of creating a harmonious whole from many precise folds. In HR, the interplay is no less demanding: insight into people, organisational skill, and employment law expertise meet the numerical exactness of payroll. Here, a delicate touch in dealing with people and uncompromising accuracy with numbers are required.
For our client in Basel, we are seeking a seasoned HR professional (60%) who confidently combines both disciplines. You possess a keen sensitivity for people and an equally trained eye for the last penny.
Our client is an established and successful service company based in Basel. For many years, it has supported its discerning clientele with individual solutions and a high standard of quality. Personal advice, sustainable action, as well as long-term and trusting partnerships form the foundation of their daily work.
To complement the team and as part of the organisation's development, this exciting position has been newly created. We are looking for a responsible, team-oriented, and professionally skilled individual as
HR Professional 60% (with Payroll Experience) - You are precise like Origami. Down to the last penny...
Your tasks:- Independent management of the entire personnel administration throughout the entire employee lifecycle - from entry to exit
- Creation and maintenance of all personnel-related documents such as employment contracts, references, and correspondence
- Coordination and handling of administrative processes related to social insurance, authorities, and other external bodies
- Competent contact person for employees and managers in all operational HR matters
- Recruitment of suitable specialists in close cooperation with the responsible managers as well as support throughout the entire application process
- Participation in the optimisation of existing HR processes and active support in cross-departmental projects
- Deputising in the payroll area including support with salary processing and associated administrative tasks
- Several years of professional experience in a broadly based HR function with a generalist scope
- Solid HR training, for example as an HR specialist with a federal certificate, a qualification at HF/FH level, or a comparable qualification
- Good knowledge of payroll administration as well as a solid understanding of the associated HR processes
- Confident German language skills, both spoken and written
- High service orientation and enjoyment in advising and supporting employees and managers
- Communicative, trustworthy personality with a confident and engaging manner
- Independent, precise, and structured working style with a strong sense of responsibility
- Organisational talent, initiative, and enthusiasm for actively shaping operational matters
- Absolute discretion, integrity, and an impeccable reputation
You can expect a varied and responsible role in a traditional company with a family-oriented corporate culture and short decision-making paths. You will take on a broad range of tasks with a great deal of personal responsibility and actively help shape the further development of the newly created function. For further information, I am happy to assist you.