HR Business Partner (80%)

05 February 2026
80%
Permanent position
Zürich (Oerlikon)

About the job

The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) Canton Zurich fulfills important humanitarian tasks on site in the areas of everyday support, education, and migration/social integration.

We are looking for an empathetic and committed personality as of May 2026 or by agreement

HR Business Partner (80%)

As an HR Business Partner, you take on a central role at SRC Canton Zurich. The position is newly created and arises as part of a future-oriented development of our organization. From August 2026, the two current areas of Human Resources and Volunteering as well as the new field of culture will be brought together under a common organizational roof. The goal is to strengthen participation, collaboration, and collective impact across the entire organizational structure.

In this role, you are a sparring partner for managers and at the same time the operational hub in HR. You ensure that HR topics are implemented professionally, pragmatically, and service-oriented in everyday life. You manage your topics independently and thus effectively relieve the HR management. You work closely with HR administration and focus on consulting in operational daily business, recruiting, and process quality. At the same time, you actively participate in digitalization and change processes.

This is what you achieve with us

First point of contact and sparring partner for managers and employees on personnel-related issues
Competent and pragmatic support for managers on topics such as absences, development, challenging personnel situations, conflicts, and basic labor law questions
Independent management of the recruitment process from needs assessment through interviews to onboarding
Active advice and support of departments in selection and personnel acquisition, as well as continuous strengthening of the candidate experience
Ensuring efficient, transparent HR processes including the further development of standards, tools, and process quality
Participation in the digitalization of HR processes with a focus on human interaction, efficiency, and quality
Support of change and organizational development processes as well as contribution to the further development of a positive and inclusive work and leadership culture
Close collaboration within the HR team, early recognition of the need for action, and independent implementation of improvements

This convinces us

Completed HR training (e.g., HR specialist with federal diploma) with relevant further education
Several years of professional experience in operational HR, ideally as an HR generalist or already as an HR Business Partner
Very good knowledge in HR consulting, recruiting, and in the implementation and further development of HR processes
Solution-oriented and structured working style, even with complex topics without standard solutions
High initiative and entrepreneurial thinking as well as taking responsibility
Dialogue and conflict skills as well as enjoyment of collaboration across teams
Diversity-sensitive and target group-appropriate communication as well as an appreciative, reflective basic attitude
Resilience and composure in a dynamic environment with clear goals and changing priorities
Digital affinity and enjoyment in making HR work sustainably more efficient and effective

What we offer you

Fruit basket, modern work environment, and 6 weeks of vacation? That has long been standard with us!

In addition to generous employment conditions, we also impress with internal training formats, joint activities, and great colleagues in a dynamic team. Above all, you pursue a meaningful task with direct human and social impact.

About us

For over 125 years, we have been committed to more humanity in the Canton of Zurich. With our employees and over 2,500 volunteers, we support people in everyday life, promote social integration, and strengthen health, self-determination, and education. Our work is guided by the Red Cross principles, the needs of the population, and social developments throughout the Canton of Zurich. Together with public authorities and partner organizations, we create reliable and impact-oriented services that help where relief, orientation, or social participation are lacking.

Ready for more humanity in the Canton of Zurich?

Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application with photo!

If you have any questions, Marcel Coker, Head of Human Resources, will be happy to assist you. 📞 +41 44 388 25 33

Swiss Red Cross
Canton Zurich
Human Resources
Thurgauerstrasse 36/38

8050 Zurich