HR Business Partner
- 26 October 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Temporary
- German (Intermediate)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Education
Office for Secondary and Vocational Education
HR Business Partner
60 - 80%
EMPATHETIC AND SERVICE-ORIENTED
The Office for Secondary and Vocational Education is the centre of expertise and services for vocational education, grammar schools, higher vocational education and further education in the Canton of Zurich. We support and supervise secondary schools, vocational schools, providers of preparatory vocational years and training companies.
For our team, we are looking for an experienced and committed individual who, as a maternity cover, convinces with advisory competence, strong operational proximity and enthusiasm for operational HR work. The position is to be filled immediately and is limited until
30 September 2027.
The Office for Secondary and Vocational Education is the centre of expertise and services for vocational education, grammar schools, higher vocational education and further education in the Canton of Zurich. We support and supervise secondary schools, vocational schools, providers of preparatory vocational years and training companies.
For our team, we are looking for an experienced and committed individual who, as a maternity cover, convinces with advisory competence, strong operational proximity and enthusiasm for operational HR work. The position is to be filled immediately and is limited until
30 September 2027.
Your area of responsibility
In this role, you will advise and support managers and employees of the Office for Secondary and Vocational Education holistically along the employee lifecycle. You will advise and support supervisors and employees on all personnel-related matters and conduct recruitment interviews as well as development and conflict discussions. You will support the implementation of the personnel development strategy to ensure that employees can fully develop and further their potential.
Your profile
You have several years of professional experience in a comparable HR role and are confident in a complex organisational environment. Ideally, you are familiar with the requirements and processes of the public administration and have a good understanding of the particularities of a politically influenced environment. You hold a recognised higher qualification in the HR field, possess sound knowledge of labour law as well as a strong understanding of organisational contexts and governance issues, and have several years of experience advising and supporting managers on demanding personnel matters. Furthermore, you are characterised by high communication skills, advisory confidence and a confident manner. Experience with SAP or SuccessFactors and Swiss+ is an advantage.
