Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
11 hours ago
HR Specialist Case Managers 80% Permanent and 80%-100% Fixed-Term Contracts
- 06 May 2026
- 80%
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international university with a vibrant community. Enjoy a supportive work environment and excellent benefits.
Tasks
- Manage HR administrative tasks for various departments.
- Collaborate with teams on HR activities and processes.
- Provide guidance on HR-related questions within UNIL.
Skills
- 5+ years of HR administrative experience, ideally in public or academic settings.
- Strong organizational and communication skills needed.
- Proficiency in French and English required.
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About the job
Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
Presentation
The Human Resources Service at UNIL provides significant support and professional expertise for all seven Faculties and the University Directorate. The Service is composed of six divisions, including the human resources management division. This division is structured into four human resources management units responsible for HR management and advice for the entire University of Lausanne. The Service reports directly to the UNIL Directorate.
To complement the management units, the Human Resources Service is seeking an HR specialist case manager at 80% permanent contract and an HR specialist case manager at 100% fixed-term contract.
Job Information
Start date: 1 July 2026
Contract duration: Permanent (HR Unit HEC, Faculty of Law, Criminology and Public Administration as well as the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment).
Fixed-term (HR Management division)
Activity rate: Permanent at 80%,
Fixed-term at 80% - 100% for 6 months
Workplace: Château de Dorigny – UNIL Campus
Your Activities
You will be part of the HR Management division. For the 80% permanent position, you will be part of the human resources management unit for the HEC faculties, Faculty of Law, Criminology and Public Administration as well as the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment and will be a member of a dynamic team of 6 people. The unit’s management includes an HR manager and an HR advisor. In collaboration with the team, you will carry out administrative human resources management tasks related to the personnel lifecycle. Responsibility areas (portfolio, distribution of departments and research units) are assigned to each team member. You will work in pairs or independently, aiming to contribute professionally to the positive resolution of situations.
The general missions of the HR specialist case manager positions are as follows:
• Ensure the administrative management and monitoring of files for all personnel categories in the assigned sector, including remuneration aspects,
• Analyse requests and enter changes in the SAP software,
• Collaborate with the team and management composing the human resources management unit in HR management activities,
• Support and inform internal and external UNIL entities or persons on questions related to human resources administration and provide assistance in delivering all unit services,
• Participate in the optimisation of activities, processes, and services in the human resources management domain.
The missions and activities are detailed in the attached job description.
Your Profile
To complete the HR team, we are looking for a person with the following profile:
• At least 5 years’ experience in HR administrative management, ideally with experience in a public service, academic, or international organisation;
• Required qualifications: Federal VET Diploma as a commercial employee or equivalent qualification. HR manager certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Special skills: service orientation, excellent organisation, listening and communication, autonomy and sense of responsibility, analytical and synthesis skills, rigour and precision, proactivity, team spirit and cooperation, ease in working in a network, flexibility.
• Excellent command of French and English (level B1), excellent command of office tools (MS Office);
• Knowledge of an ERP, particularly SAP, is an asset.
Your Benefits
A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.
More information at unil.ch/travailler
For Further Information
Ms Elza Alexandra Gatto
HR Manager
Tel: 0041 21 692 45 28
Your Application
Application deadline: 17.05.2026
Please send us your complete application in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Job Description
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
• Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life.
