HR Specialist Administration and Payroll 80–100 %
- 30 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
The Christoph Merian Foundation promotes social cohesion, cultural diversity, and careful stewardship of nature in the city of Basel.
We are looking for a dynamic, committed individual to start immediately or by arrangement as
HR Specialist Administration and Payroll 80–100 %
Your tasks and responsibilities for approximately 150 employees of CMS:
- Salary management: payroll accounting, time recording, social insurances, year-end tasks
- System/data maintenance, evaluations, further development and expansion of the HR system (Abacus) to ensure the most efficient digital processes possible
- Personnel administration: entries, exits, changes, contracts, correspondence
- Projects: reorganisations, system implementations, etc.
- Annual personnel planning including budget preparation
- Annual salary round
- Personnel marketing and support tasks
Your profile:
- Commercial or business management basic training
- Additional training in HR/Payroll (federal specialist certificate/diploma, CAS, DAS or MAS)
- Several years of experience in salary management (payroll accounting, social insurances, time recording) and HR administration
- Strong system affinity and knowledge of HR tools (Abacus knowledge advantageous)
- Structured, well-organised working style
- Enjoyment of clear processes and high data quality
- Independence, commitment and initiative
- Experience in personnel marketing and personnel support is an advantage
What we offer you:
- Varied and responsible work in a meaningful environment
- Open, collegial team where collaboration and helpfulness are highly valued
- Opportunities for professional development and further training
- Attractive workplace with an open and positive foundation culture in Basel city centre
- Contemporary working conditions and attractive employment terms
Application procedure:
Please send your complete application documents, including a self-written motivation letter (without AI assistance), CV and certificates, by email to bewerbung(at)cms-basel.ch. We would be pleased to receive a photo. For further information or questions, Nadine Gembler, Head of Personnel & Services (Tel. +41 61 226 33 21), will be happy to assist you.
Notes:
- Please indicate "HR Specialist" in the subject line of your email.
- Diversity is an enrichment for the Christoph Merian Foundation – therefore, we welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, religion, sexual identity, ethnic or social origin.