Clerk ALK 50–100 %

Publication date:25 August 2025
Workload:50 – 100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Glarus

Job summary

Join the kantonale Arbeitslosenkasse in Glarus, where we support job seekers. Enjoy a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Tasks

Examine and assess claims for unemployment compensation.
Ensure timely payment of unemployment benefits to eligible individuals.
Provide legal advice and support to insured clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial training with several years in administrative roles, preferably in social insurance.
Strong analytical skills and interest in legal matters.
Excellent customer service and proficiency in MS Office.

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About the job

The cantonal unemployment fund (ALK), together with the Regional Employment Center and the Employment Office, implements unemployment insurance law. The focus of their services is on clarifying benefit entitlements as well as calculating and timely paying compensation for unemployment, insolvency, short-time work, and bad weather.

We are looking for a

Clerk ALK 50–100 %

immediately or by arrangement with workplace in Glarus.

Tasks

Checking and assessing benefit entitlements to unemployment compensation
Payment of unemployment compensation
Issuing first-instance decisions and preparing appeal-compliant rulings
Legally compliant implementation of unemployment insurance law
Advising the insured and other entitled groups

Requirements

Commercial basic training with several years of professional experience in qualified clerical work (preferably in the social insurance sector)
Willingness to complete the Federal Specialist Certificate Social Insurance Specialist
Strong numerical aptitude and interest in legal issues
High level of resilience, sense of responsibility, and decisiveness
Independent, precise, efficient, and timely working style
Customer orientation and enjoyment in dealing with people
Proficient in the use of MS Office with good IT skills

Your contact

For further information, please contact Reto Züger, Head of Unemployment Fund, Tel. 055 646 66 22. More about us at www.gl.ch.

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to your online application!

Please note that only online applications will be considered.

We do not accept dossiers from personnel consultancies.