EAWAG Dübendorf, Eidg. Anstalt für Wasser-, Abwasserreinigung & Gewässerschutz
Dübendorf
HR Generalist – Assistant to the HR Business Partners (m/f/d) 80%-100%
- 07 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Dübendorf
Job summary
Eawag is a leading water research institute in Switzerland. Join us to make a difference in water sustainability and ecosystem preservation.
Tasks
- Support HR Business Partners with administrative tasks.
- Manage personnel changes and ensure HR processes run smoothly.
- Coordinate recruitment activities and maintain HR documentation.
Skills
- Commercial training and HR education required.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English.
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About the job
Eawag is the internationally networked water research institute within the ETH domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). It conducts research, is involved in education, and provides specialised consultancy. It pursues two parallel goals: to meet the immediate human need for water and to maintain the functionality and continuity of aquatic ecosystems.
HR Generalist – Assistant to the HR Business Partners (m/f/d) 80%-100%
To support our HR team, we are looking for a committed individual preferably immediately, fixed-term for 6 months as
You will support our HR Business Partners in day-to-day operations and take on a variety of administrative and coordination tasks. You will also work closely with HR administration and the payroll office to ensure our HR processes run smoothly.
Do you have specific requirements for the application process, the position, or need further information? Talk to us about it – within our possibilities, we are happy to support you with flexible solutions for workplace, working hours, and job design. Find more information online about Eawag and its employment conditions .
For enquiries, Sandra Egler, HR Business Partner, will be happy to assist you.
We review applications continuously and will fill the position as soon as we have found the right person.
We look forward to your application, which we only accept via our online application portal. By clicking the link below, you will be taken directly to the application form.
What to expect
- Supporting our HR Business Partners in the upstream and downstream processes of personnel administration
- Checking personnel changes submitted by departments as well as changes in employment, function, and degree of employment for completeness and plausibility, and clarifying open points with the responsible offices
- Administrative preparation of new hires and checking employment contracts, contract changes, and personnel changes recorded in the HR system
- Reviewing references for completeness, quality, and compliance with our standards
- Organising interviews, coordinating correspondence, and supporting applicant management – from job advertisement publication to interim notifications and rejections
- Administrative support in organising courses/training and in absence management
- Creating, maintaining, and updating content (documents, templates, HR tools, etc.)
- A commercial basic education (EFZ or equivalent) and further training in HR (Personnel Assistant or HR Specialist)
- Several years of professional experience in HR administration or as HR assistant
- Enjoyment of administrative tasks and actively supporting our HR Business Partners
- A structured, careful, and independent working style as well as a strong service orientation
- Very good German and good English skills (spoken and written)
- Very good MS Office skills; experience with HR systems and SAP is an advantage
- Availability of at least 80%, ideally 100%
Do you have specific requirements for the application process, the position, or need further information? Talk to us about it – within our possibilities, we are happy to support you with flexible solutions for workplace, working hours, and job design. Find more information online about Eawag and its employment conditions .
For enquiries, Sandra Egler, HR Business Partner, will be happy to assist you.
We review applications continuously and will fill the position as soon as we have found the right person.
We look forward to your application, which we only accept via our online application portal. By clicking the link below, you will be taken directly to the application form.
Eawag: The Water Research Institute of the ETH Domain
