Administrative Clerk with Focus on Human Resources 80%

About the job

Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Bern
Start of employment: December 1, 2025 or by arrangement
The Institute of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Bern (IEE) researches the diversity of life and the processes that shape this diversity and are necessary for its preservation. It combines basic and applied research on biodiversity, ecology, and the consequences of global changes. Through interdisciplinary approaches from molecular biology to ecosystem ecology, the IEE contributes to knowledge about the protection of ecosystems and a sustainable future.

For the team of the Central Services of the IEE, we are looking for two administrative clerks, including a finance specialist (see parallel job posting) and a human resources specialist.

Independent management of personnel administration including development and control of the corresponding processes
• Personnel consulting, personnel administration, processing of promotions, teaching assignments, budgeting and management of personnel points for the entire institute, salary calculations, management of personnel files, hiring formalities, form processing, certificates, management of accident and illness reports
• Time key figures/time management, control of working hours and absences of the institute
• Administrative support of the third-year courses of the BSc Biology and the MSc Ecology & Evolution, coordination of events and exam dates, grade entry, creation of the timetable
• Administrative tasks/general correspondence, assistance with job postings, support of succession matters, administrative organization of events

Completed commercial or comparable basic training, ideally with specialization in human resources, and experience in the area of responsibility
• Team-oriented, open, communicative, flexible, and resilient personality
• High service orientation with enjoyment in contact with various stakeholders
• Commitment to a diverse, fair, and inclusive work environment
• Structured, precise, reliable, independent, and forward-looking working style as well as initiative
• Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form, additional languages (especially French) are an advantage
• Experienced in computer use (MS Office programs), SAP knowledge is an advantage



Further information is gladly provided by the managing director of the IEE, Claudia Bank, at dir.iee@unibe.ch .

Please send your electronic application (cover letter in English, CV in German, English or French, certificates and diplomas) in a single PDF document by Friday, October 31, 2025 at the latest to dir.iee@unibe.ch .

The position is limited to one year, with the intention of permanent employment. Remuneration is according to cantonal guidelines.