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HR Specialist Administration 80 - 100%
- 11 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join our dynamic HR department at the Volksschulamt, dedicated to educational administration. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in schools!
Tasks
- Serve as the main contact for assigned school communities, ensuring smooth HR processes.
- Review and process applications and forms for teachers and school leaders.
- Provide support during peak workload months from April to September.
Skills
- Experience in administrative roles, preferably in HR or public administration.
- Detail-oriented with a knack for following process guidelines.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to think critically.
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About the job
HR Specialist Administration 80 - 100%Fixed-term for one year with option for permanent employment
The Primary School Office is responsible for school organisational tasks and the administration of teaching staff. The Teaching Staff Department supports schools in personnel administration and manages all processes related to the employment and salary of cantonally employed primary school teachers, school principals and deputies. For our Personnel sector, we are looking for a collegial, flexible and committed individual from 1 August 2026 or by arrangement.
Your tasks
- You are the main contact person for the assigned school communities and ensure the administrative HR activities from entry to exit.
- You check and process applications, forms and orders for teachers and school principals as well as substitutes.
- You provide advice by phone, email or letter to, among others, school boards, school administrations and other administrative offices.
- You represent colleagues during their absence.
- You actively support your team during months with high workloads (April to September).
This position is made for you if
- You appreciate working according to process guidelines and enjoy attention to detail.
- You are inclined to think in a connected way and seek complex matters as a challenge.
- You are a master of self-organisation and want to work largely independently.
- You convince us with your skills, commitment and experience. We welcome applications from people with professional experience in administrative tasks, ideally in administration or personnel management.
What we offer you
- You will be intensively trained and supported in our complex processes during the first months.
- A collegial and helpful team in an appreciative environment.
- An exciting and varied range of tasks with insight into the world of education.
- An attractive workplace in close proximity to Zurich main station.
- Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines.
Curious?
We look forward to meeting you. For further information about the position, please contact our sector manager Marlis Strahm at 043 259 53 69. Further information about the Primary School Office can be found at www.zh.ch/vsa.
