Job Opportunity: HR Assistant
We are seeking an experienced and resilient HR Assistant to provide temporary support to our HR function for an internationally active organization. This fixed-term assignment is for 3 to 4 months and is ideal for HR professionals who work in a structured manner, are confident writers in both German and English, and can maintain a clear overview while managing a high volume of work.
The preferred location for this role is Zurich, although Basel is also an option. Flexible home working arrangements can be made depending on the tasks and project phases, with occasional on-site visits to Basel expected.
Key Responsibilities
In this position, you will play a central role in day-to-day HR administration, with a particular focus on leavers:
- Preparing employment references and confirmation letters (approximately 100 documents in German and English)
- Providing administrative support throughout the offboarding process
- Maintaining and updating leaver information in the timekeeping system
- Working closely with HR, line management, and internal stakeholders
- Ensuring all processes are handled accurately, on time, and to a high linguistic standard
Your Profile
- Completed HR Assistant qualification / HR diploma
- Excellent German and English, both written and spoken (near-native level)
- Several years' experience in an HR assistant / HR administration role
- Strong drafting skills and a high level of language accuracy, especially for employment references
- A structured, precise, and independent working style
- Available at short notice (ASAP)
- Willingness to attend occasional on-site appointments in Basel
What You Can Expect
- A fixed-term assignment with a clear scope of responsibilities and a high degree of ownership
- Modern working methods, including the possibility of home-office arrangements
- A professional environment with an international dimension
- Fair and market-aligned remuneration
- Short decision-making paths and a pragmatic working culture
Interested?
If you view HR not as an end in itself, but as a service delivered with clarity, reliability, and professionalism, we encourage you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Contact Information
PKS Personal AG
Herr Markus Schneider
Senior HR Consultant
Hauptstrasse 100
CH-4102 Binningen
Switzerland
Telephone: +41 61 205 99 32