Kanton Zürich
Zürich
10 hours ago
HR Business Partner 80%
- 30 January 2026
- 80%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the HR team at the Canton of Zurich for a rewarding role! Contribute to a dynamic work environment with flexible hours.
Tasks
- Advise leaders on HR topics across the entire HR life cycle.
- Manage complex personnel cases and support recruitment efforts.
- Actively participate in enhancing HR processes and projects.
Skills
- You have HR qualifications and several years as an HR Business Partner.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Passion for HR management and a sense of humor.
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About the job
HR Business Partner 80%You want to advise executives on an equal footing, take responsibility, and actively shape HR in a complex environment? There is more going on in the cantonal administration than you think – and that is exactly why we need committed HR professionals like you.
The Personnel Office of the Canton of Zurich is responsible for all personnel, labor, and social insurance law issues of the over 30,000 employees of the Canton of Zurich. The Human Resources Management (HRM) department includes a large number of tasks and is part of the Personnel Office. HR consulting, vocational training, employer branding, and case management are the focus of the work.
Our team – your new challenge?
To strengthen our nine-person team, we are looking for a temporary experienced personality for 2 years who competently supports executives and feels comfortable in a complex and dynamic environment.
Embedded in the Finance Directorate, we manage the entire HR life cycle, work closely with various stakeholders, and play a central role in the further development of HR processes.
How can you contribute?
- Advising executives: You are the first point of contact for executives in your area of responsibility and competently advise them on all HR topics along the entire HR life cycle – from personnel planning and salary determination to labor law issues and demanding change and leadership situations.
- Case management and recruitment: In addition to your consulting function, you take on the clarification of complex personnel cases and work closely with internal case management. You independently accompany recruitments for selected demanding positions in cooperation with the recruiting team.
- Rethinking HR: You actively contribute to the further development of our HR processes, participate in projects, and help shape the HR future of the cantonal administration with your expertise.
Who are you?
- Professional competence and experience: You have further training in HR, at least at the level of an HR specialist certificate, and bring several years of experience as an HR Business Partner. You have already worked in complex organizations in your professional life and move confidently in an environment with different stakeholders and clear legal and organizational frameworks.
- Personality with profile: Staying calm, creating clarity, and finding solutions – that is your strength. You trust your abilities, act independently and responsibly, and have a good sense of collaboration.
- Heart and humor: With passion for HR management, empathy, and a good dose of humor, you enrich our team.
What do we offer you?
- Freedom to shape: You can expect a professional HR environment with clear structures, exciting stakeholders, and room for design. You have the opportunity to actively shape processes in the cantonal administration and take on responsibility.
- Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, home office options, and fair remuneration are a matter of course for us.
- Optimal conditions: Your new workplace is within walking distance of Altstetten train station. If needed, you will also be deployed at other locations in the city of Zurich.
What now?
Have we sparked your interest? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you. Please note that we only process applications submitted via our online tool.
For further information, Vincenza Scopelliti (Recruiting Specialist) is happy to assist you at +41 43 257 66 62 or vincenza.scopelliti@zh.ch.
Your new environment: Personnel Office of the Canton of Zurich
