Kanton Zürich
Zürich
HR Specialist (fixed-term until 30 September 2027 with possible option for permanent employment), 100%
- 04 September 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join our dedicated HR team in Zurich's Health Department! Enjoy a supportive work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Act as the HR contact for 100 staff members and supervisors.
- Enhance HR services collaboratively within our team.
- Engage in various HR projects across all departments.
Skills
- Must have Swiss HR certification and relevant experience.
- Fluent German speaker with strong writing skills.
- Proficient in HR-IT systems, ideally SAP.
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About the job
HR Specialist (fixed-term until 30 September 2027 with possible option for permanent employment), 100%The Health Directorate ensures a high-quality, needs-based and economically sustainable healthcare provision for the population of Zurich. The people of Zurich should be able to rely on a comprehensive healthcare system.
The General Secretariat is the staff unit of the Health Directorate. It provides, among other things, cross-sectional tasks for the four offices of the Directorate. "Small but fine" is our well-coordinated HR team in the General Secretariat of the Health Directorate.
We look forward to welcoming you as an HR Specialist, 100% (maternity cover fixed-term until 30 September 2027 with possible option for permanent employment), starting immediately or by arrangement.
Your tasks
- You are the contact person and sparring partner for all HR life cycle topics (including personnel administration, excluding payroll) for around 100 employees and line managers.
- You develop our HR services further together with us in the team.
- You exchange ideas with colleagues from all directorates on exciting HR topics and projects.
Your profile
- You hold the Swiss Federal HR Specialist Certificate (specialisation A) and have relevant professional experience, ideally in a similar role.
- Your German is confident in both spoken and written form.
- You find working with HR IT systems easy. You have already worked with SAP or are willing to learn it quickly.
- You tackle work proactively, are down-to-earth and balanced. You can handle busy periods and time pressure while setting the right priorities.
- You complete your tasks responsibly and reliably.
- Thanks to your quick comprehension, openness and cross-departmental thinking, you easily and flexibly find access to your contacts and new topics.
Our offer
- A varied and meaningful job in an exciting working environment
- Short distances and direct personal contact with employees and line managers
- Close collaboration in a small team where everyone independently manages their own tasks but is flexible and helpful when it comes to supporting others or tackling challenges together
- Employment conditions of the Canton of Zurich with corresponding development opportunities
- A very centrally located workplace at Zurich main station
Your application
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV as well as all work references and diplomas) via our online tool.
For questions, Manuela Steiner, HR Manager, is happy to assist you at 043 257 64 15.
Applications via recruitment agencies cannot be considered.
