Head of Employment Law and Base Development

Neuchâtel, Switzerland (and remote work) | 80-100% |

What you can contribute

• Advise managers, HR leaders and employees on any complex employment law matters
• Conduct disciplinary investigations and handle complex individual cases
• Develop and enhance HR regulations, guidelines and tools
• Manage occupational health at the FSO
• Support reorganisation and transformation processes from an employment law perspective

What makes you unique

• University degree in law (Master of Law) with additional training in labour law, public law or personnel management
• Several years of experience handling complex employment law issues and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of the federal administration and federal employment law
• Analytical and conceptual skills, strong communication abilities, negotiation aptitude and discretion
• Active knowledge of two official languages, basic knowledge of English

In a few words

You will act as the main contact for employment law matters within the FSO and ensure that decisions are made legally and fairly. You will represent the office in proceedings, contribute to the development of modern HR principles and actively participate in implementing occupational health management. To do this, you will work independently and foster a climate of trust, helping to establish a reliable and healthy working environment within the FSO.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, allowing us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We support and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

Statistics matter. To you too.

The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) is the competence centre for public statistics and the main player in the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, works towards data harmonisation through national data management and develops data science-driven processes to advance data interpretation. The FSO thus contributes to shaping public opinion and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance.

Additional information

The Personnel and Organisation section (PERS) is part of the Policy and Steering division (PS). It is the FSO’s competence centre for all personnel and organisational matters. It is responsible for the office’s personnel strategy, manages HR processes and advises management and executives on all personnel, organisational and leadership issues.

Questions about the position

Alfredo Maccecchini Head of Human Resources +41 58 46 68947

Questions about the application

Audrie Rochat Head of HR Consulting