HR Administrator 40%

Department of Clinical Research
Start of employment: 15.09.2025 or by agreement
The Department of Clinical Research (DCR) is an academic point of contact to support clinical research at the University of Bern and the university hospitals. It unites several academic research units, specialized methodological departments, a Clinical Investigation Unit, a subunit for Medical Data Science since 2025, and a planned unit for Gender Medicine starting in 2026.

The DCR is a multidisciplinary institution that serves as a central point for expertise, innovation, strategic leadership, modern pedagogical approaches, and integrated infrastructure to support clinical research. It supports clinical researchers throughout the entire research process, from planning to implementation of the study. The DCR maintains close collaboration with the Medical Faculty of the University of Bern and the university hospitals.

The DCR plays a leading role in Switzerland in the area of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI). This involves the active involvement of patients and the public in the planning, execution, and dissemination of research. PPI helps ensure that research is relevant and transparent and is oriented towards the needs and priorities of those it is intended to benefit.

Would you like to apply your experience in personnel administration in a dynamic academic environment? We are looking for a committed HR Administrator starting from September 15, 2025!

• Administrative processing of recruitments, entries, changes, and exits – including residence permits and legal documents for EU and third countries
• Creation of HR documents such as job advertisements and job descriptions
• Support for employees and managers in all personnel administrative matters
• Maintenance and control of time and absence management (JAZ)
• Preparation and follow-up of annual employee discussions
• Control of payroll including shadow accounting
• Onboarding of new employees (introduction to time tracking system, conveying relevant legal basics, etc.)
• Management and ongoing maintenance of all HR-related documents and checklists

• Completed training as a personnel assistant and professional experience
• Very good oral and written German and English skills; additional languages are an advantage
• Careful, reliable, and efficient working style as well as commitment, willingness to perform, and discretion

• Exciting and diverse tasks in a growing department that contributes to the successful development of the DCR
• An international and dynamic environment with a motivated and diverse team committed to high (research) quality
• Balanced work-life balance through flexible working hours
• Further training opportunities in the university and cantonal continuing education program as well as a wide range of sports offerings through "Uni Sport"
• Attractive remuneration and comprehensive social benefits according to cantonal guidelines

If you are interested in this diverse activity, we look forward to receiving your complete application documents including a cover letter, diplomas, and reference letters, which you should please send as a PDF to hr.dcr@unibe.ch by no later than (August 24, 2025).