Caritas Schweiz Inland, Caritas Schweiz
Luzern
3 weeks ago
HR Generalist 100%, fixed-term (m/f/d)
- 14 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Luzern
Job summary
Join Caritas Schweiz as an HR-Generalist in Luzern! Work for a compassionate organization across 20 countries.
Tasks
- Support HR administration from hiring to employee exit processes.
- Manage employee absences and liaise with insurance providers.
- Assist the payroll team and contribute to HR projects.
Skills
- HR assistant training or relevant experience in HR administration required.
- Strong German and good French skills, English is a plus.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills needed.
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About the job
Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Join us in committing to the vision of a solidarity-based society.
To complement our HR administration in Lucerne, we are looking for as of March 1, 2026, or by agreement and fixed-term until the end of February 2027 a
HR Generalist 100%, fixed-term (m/f/d)
Caritas Switzerland prevents and alleviates poverty in Switzerland and worldwide. Over 750 employees are committed to a world characterized by solidarity, justice, and peace. Thanks to the introduction of role-based work, the purpose and goals are placed at the center of daily actions. The HR department accompanies the organization on this path and supports from entry through development, evaluation, and remuneration to exit.
Your tasks
- Administrative support of HR consulting from hiring to employee exit (preparation of employment contracts, recording/data maintenance in the personnel information system Abacus, correspondence)
- Absence management (illness, accident, parenthood) including contact with insurance companies
- Key user and contact person for employees regarding questions about the time tracking and personnel planning system
- Processing and recording of changes (anniversaries, absences, and contract changes)
- Administrative support of the payroll team
- Participation in HR projects
Our requirements
- Training as HR assistant or social insurance clerk or currently in training
- Initial experience in HR administration and/or payroll administration
- Great interest or experience to take on the role as key user for time tracking and personnel planning in Abacus / Abaplan
- Very good German and good French skills, English is an advantage
- Independent work organization and prioritization
- High communication skills and enjoyment in dealing with different stakeholders
- Trustworthy, reliable, and flexible personality
Workplace is Lucerne, mobile office is possible.
Start of work: 01.03.2026 or by agreement
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere in an international environment. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Ms. Renata Cavadini, HR Generalist, phone +41 41 419 24 92.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by March 8, 2026, via the online portal.
Start of work: 01.03.2026 or by agreement
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere in an international environment. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Ms. Renata Cavadini, HR Generalist, phone +41 41 419 24 92.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by March 8, 2026, via the online portal.
