HR Generalist with Payroll Responsibilities

About the job

80-100%

City of Lucerne

For over 125 years, we have shaped public transport in and around Lucerne. With a team of around 650 employees, we transport approximately 50 million passengers annually over 365 days.

We are approachable and authentic: in contact with passengers, in exchange with colleagues, and in collaboration with our partners. We stick together and support each other – with us, you are never alone.

What you can achieve.

• You accompany the entire employee lifecycle from entry to exit and are responsible for HR administration, correspondence, and the creation of relevant personnel documents.
• As a central point of contact for our employees, you handle a variety of HR concerns, answer questions, provide competent advice, and ensure a high level of service quality.
• You deputise for the Payroll Manager and are the first point of contact for questions regarding social security.
• You support your superiors with administrative tasks, contributing to smooth daily HR operations.
• You manage time recording and assist in the preparation of relevant HR statistics, reports, and evaluations.
• With your experience and eye for efficient processes, you participate in internal company projects and actively contribute to the further development of existing procedures.

What you bring with you.

• You have completed basic training and have further education in HR or social security.
• We benefit from your several years of professional experience in HR administration, ideally complemented by practical experience in payroll.
• You are familiar with Swiss social security and have a flair for numbers.
• You enjoy a varied, operational HR role and convince with a structured, independent, and careful working style as well as a high awareness of quality.
• With your open, straightforward, and service-oriented manner, you are a competent contact person for employees and internal stakeholders.
• You appreciate working in a well-coordinated team, actively contribute, and support your colleagues wherever needed.

What distinguishes us.

With a team of around 650 employees, we have shaped public transport in and around Lucerne for over 125 years.

We are never alone: We form a strong community where we support each other, live an open and approachable culture, and are connected to the pulse of the city from early morning until late, 365 days a year.

What we offer you.

• You receive a free GA travelcard and travel discounts for your family
• You are excellently insured against risks and for retirement
• You work with flexible working hours without weekend work

We look forward to meeting you.

Questions about the position?

Andreas Piattini
Head of Human Resources
Phone: 041 369 65 21

Questions about the application?

Martina Schelbert
Senior HR Consultant / Deputy Head of HR
Phone: 041 369 65 22

We fill this position without external recruitment agencies.