HR Services Specialist / HR Services Specialistess

Celonic AG - July 14, 2025

THE COMPANY

Celonic is a “Pure Play” Biologics Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Our mission is to assist customers, primarily small to large Biotech companies, in effectively and efficiently bringing life-improving and life-saving drugs to market through innovative, “next generation” bioprocessing technologies.

With a state-of-the-art Development and Innovation Center located in Basel, Switzerland (our headquarters), and clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, we offer comprehensive services ranging from cell line development to the optimization of production processes, culminating in clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing of biopharmaceutical active ingredients like antibodies, bispecifics, and other complex proteins. Currently, over 500 highly qualified employees contribute to the success of Celonic, and as we expand, we are looking for committed and qualified individuals to join our team.

THE POSITION

The HR Services Specialist provides essential administrative personnel support to employees, managers, and HR Business Partners at Celonic AG throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to offboarding. This role involves processing employee data and contract changes, managing time tracking and absences, addressing employee inquiries, and maintaining HR databases. The HR Services Specialist also plays a vital role in supporting HR policy implementation and process improvements while ensuring compliance with Swiss labor law and internal regulations.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide administrative HR support to employees, managers, and HR Business Partners throughout the employee lifecycle from hiring to offboarding.
  • Process changes in employee information, contracts, agreements, and terminations promptly and compliantly.
  • Handle employee inquiries related to HR services and administration.
  • Provide guidance on labor law, tax, and social security matters.
  • Support HR Business Partners and managers with case management (e.g., long-term sickness or special personal situations) by providing accurate information and analysis.
  • Manage time tracking and absence records in our HR systems.
  • Oversee the administration and reporting of employee absences and accidents in collaboration with external partners and Payroll.
  • Maintain HR databases to ensure accurate and timely reporting to Finance, Management, and external authorities.
  • Support HR policy implementation and process improvements while ensuring compliance with internal policies, legal regulations, and industry best practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Qualification as Personalassistentin, Personalfachfrau, Bachelor in HR, or similar.
  • 3+ years of experience in HR Services or similar roles.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
  • Sound understanding of Swiss Labor Law.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong customer service orientation with a solution-driven mindset.
  • Exceptional administrative and documentation skills with a high level of accuracy.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
  • Independent and proactive work approach with a high level of reliability.
  • Fluent in German and proficient in English; additional languages are a plus.

WHY CELONIC?

  • Make a difference by directly impacting patients' lives.
  • Join a high-growth sector in Biologics with opportunities for professional development.
  • Experience a multinational and diverse workplace.
  • Proud to be a pioneer in “Next Generation” manufacturing technologies.
  • Enjoy an entrepreneurial environment with short communication lines in a family-owned business.
  • Basel is a fantastic place to live, play, and work in the heart of Europe.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Basel
Country : Switzerland

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