Bern
Employee Administration & HR Coordination 80 - 100% (m/f/d)
- 02 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language), English (Intermediate)
- Bern
About the job
What is my role?
You will be the central hub in a dynamic research environment, ensuring that everything runs smoothly administratively. Your tasks are varied and diverse:
You support the management in all administrative and organisational matters and keep track of appointments and pending tasks
Access management is in your hands: you process applications, manage permissions, and take care of badge administration
You organise meetings and sessions from A to Z, from preparation through minute-taking to follow-up
You are the first point of contact for internal and external enquiries and ensure a smooth flow of information
Planning team events, functions, and business trips also falls within your remit
If needed, you step in to assist with HR administration and support the team during absences
Maintaining distribution lists, managing keys and badges, as well as general secretarial duties complete your profile
What do I need to be successful?
You bring a solid commercial education and ideally further training as an executive assistant or a comparable qualification. What is important to us:
You are a genuine organisational talent with a quick grasp and work independently, proactively, and precisely
Your German skills are confident and you communicate securely in English as well
You are proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and have a good technical understanding
Discretion and a strong service orientation are natural to you
What are my benefits?
Our client offers you a modern working environment with real advantages:
Fair, market-appropriate remuneration according to the public salary system with attractive social benefits
Comprehensive training opportunities and targeted support for your professional development
Discounted catering offers and numerous other benefits
A diverse sports programme to promote your health
Free advisory services on career and personal matters
An inspiring environment with exciting topics and plenty of scope for creativity
Initially a fixed-term contract for 1 year with a very good prospect of extension
What distinguishes the company?
Our client is a renowned research institution dedicated to excellence in science and teaching. The organisation combines local roots with global networking and actively promotes equal opportunities and sustainable development. With a strong culture of care and clear ethical principles, it offers an inspiring working environment.
Languages
German: C2 - Native level
English: B2 - Very good
Work location
Bern
Vacancy number
VA-VAH-AKA