HR Business Partner
- 17 September 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Personnel Office
HR Business Partner 80%
You want to advise managers on an equal footing, take responsibility and actively shape HR in a complex environment? There is more going on in the cantonal administration than you think – and that is exactly why we need committed HR professionals like you.
The Personnel Office of the Canton of Zurich is responsible for all personnel, labour and social insurance law matters concerning the more than 30,000 employees of the Canton of Zurich. The Human Resources Management (HRM) department includes a large number of tasks and is part of the Personnel Office. HR consulting, vocational training, employer branding and case management are at the heart of the work.
Our team – your new challenge?
We are the HR Consulting team of the Finance Directorate: seven HR Business Partners and four recruiters. Together we support managers and employees throughout the entire HR life cycle. The HR Business Partners provide comprehensive advice and support, while the recruiting team professionally accompanies the recruitment process and supports all questions related to personnel acquisition.
We work with diverse stakeholders and actively shape the further development of our HR processes. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced individual who advises managers on an equal footing, takes responsibility and feels comfortable in a versatile and dynamic environment.
Your tasks
- Advising managers: You are the first point of contact for managers in your area of responsibility and competently advise them on all HR topics throughout the entire HR life cycle – from personnel planning and salary determination to labour law issues and challenging change and leadership situations.
- Case management and recruitment: In addition to your advisory role, you take on the resolution of complex personnel cases and work closely with the internal case management. You independently accompany recruitment for selected, demanding positions in cooperation with the recruiting team.
- Rethinking HR: You actively contribute to the further development of our HR processes, participate in projects and help shape the HR future of the cantonal administration with your expertise.
Your profile
- Professional competence and experience: You have further training in HR, at least at the level of an HR specialist certificate, and bring several years of experience as an HR Business Partner. You have already worked in complex organisations in your professional life and are confident in an environment with diverse stakeholders and clear legal and organisational frameworks.
- Personality with profile: Keeping calm, creating clarity and finding solutions – that is your strength. You trust your abilities, act independently and responsibly and have a good sense for collaboration.
- Heart and humour: With passion for HR management, empathy and a good dose of humour, you enrich our team.
Our offer
- Scope for design: You can expect a professional HR environment with clear structures, exciting stakeholders and room for manoeuvre. You have the opportunity to actively shape the processes of the cantonal administration and take on responsibility.
- Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, home office options and fair remuneration are a matter of course for us.
- Optimal conditions: Your new workplace is within walking distance of Altstetten station. If necessary, you will also be deployed at other locations in the city of Zurich.
What now?
Have we piqued your interest? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.
Please note that we only process applications submitted via our online tool.
For further information, Vincenza Scopelliti (Recruiting Specialist) is happy to assist you at +41 43 257 66 62.
Your new environment: www.zh.ch/pa
