HR Specialist Administration
- 08 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Temporary
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
Primary School Office
HR Specialist Administration 80 - 100%
limited to one year with option for permanent employment
The Primary School Office is responsible for school organisational tasks and the
administration of teaching staff. The Teaching Staff Department supports schools in personnel administration and manages all processes related to the employment and salary of cantonally employed primary school teachers, school principals and deputies.
For our Personnel sector, we are looking for a collegial, flexible and committed individual from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement.
Your tasks
- You are the main contact person for the assigned school communities and ensure the administrative HR activities from entry to exit.
- You check and process applications, forms and decrees for teachers and school principals as well as substitutes.
- You provide advice by phone, email or letter, among others to school boards, school administrations and other administrative offices.
- You represent colleagues during their absence.
- You actively support your team during months with high workload (April to September).
This position is made for you if
- You appreciate working according to process guidelines and enjoy attention to detail.
- You are inclined to think in a connected way and seek complex matters as a challenge.
- You are a master of self-organisation and want to work largely independently.
- You convince us with your skills, drive and experience. We welcome applications from people with professional experience in administrative roles, ideally in administration or personnel management.
What we offer you
- You will be intensively trained and supported in our complex processes during the first months.
- A collegial and helpful team in a respectful environment.
- An exciting and varied range of tasks with insight into the world of education.
- An attractive workplace in close proximity to Zurich main station.
- Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines.
Curious?
We look forward to meeting you. For further information about the position, please contact our team leader Susanne Kaspar at 043 259 53 10. More information about the Primary School Office can be found at www.zh.ch/vsa
