HR Generalist with Advisory Responsibilities (100%)

About the job

HR Generalist with Advisory Responsibilities (100%)

Human Resources | from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement

The Federal Institute of Metrology METAS is the reference institute for measurements and measuring instruments in Switzerland. To ensure that a litre is always a litre (e.g. when refuelling), METAS carries out calibrations, conformity assessments and consultations for business, research and administration. Measurement accuracy creates trust, especially on a societal and political level, and is essential in many areas: road traffic, electricity billing, time transmission, measurements in environmental and health sectors, etc. At METAS, various disciplines come together and complement each other – and this has been the case since 1862.

The Human Resources department at METAS supports and accompanies around 270 employees with appreciation and competence throughout the entire HR lifecycle: from recruitment through to entry and exit. To strengthen our small, motivated HR team, we are looking for an experienced HR Generalist.

The Human Resources department at METAS supports and accompanies around 270 employees with appreciation and competence throughout the entire HR lifecycle: from recruitment through to entry and exit. To strengthen our small, motivated HR team, we are looking for an experienced HR Generalist.

Your tasks

• Competent advice and support for line managers as well as employees in all personnel-related matters
• Independent responsibility for an assigned area: from recruitment through to the administrative processing of entries and exits to advice in conflict situations
• As the person responsible for vocational training, you are the contact person for trainers and apprentices and coordinate all training and internship relationships at METAS
• Ensuring correct and consistent implementation of absence management in the area of responsibility
• Active participation in digitalisation projects and the further development of HR processes

Your profile

• Completed commercial training with further education in HR (HR specialist certificate or comparable qualification), complemented by several years of professional experience in a comparable role as well as completed trainer course
• Sound knowledge in typical HR task areas (labour law, social insurance, advisory competence), ideally complemented by basic knowledge in payroll management
• High initiative and independence as well as a proactive, solution- and goal-oriented working style with a pronounced awareness of quality and efficiency
• Confident handling of MS Office, SAP and common HR tools
• You communicate confidently in one official language (German or French) and have very good knowledge of a second official language (B1-B2), complemented by good English skills

We offer

• A varied and responsible role in an exciting company with short decision-making paths and an open corporate culture. You will be actively supported by a committed team. Look forward to progressive employment conditions, attractive additional benefits and a working environment where you can contribute your ideas and develop further.

Your applicationFor professional enquiries, please contact:

Ms Miriam Weber, Head of Human Resources,

Direct tel.: 058 387 02 27

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents.

Please apply online. Click on "apply now" to do so.

We do not consider personnel service providers for this position.

METAS respects the diverse needs and life experiences of its employees and promotes their diversity. Equal treatment is a top priority.