Recruiting Partner for R&D (6 Months Assignment 60-100%)

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and in control electronics for quantum computing. Our products are used in many challenging research fields by scientists all over the world and by leading high-tech companies world wide. We help advance science and build the next generation of quantum computers

To support our continued growth and innovation, we are looking for a Recruiting Partner for our HR Team (6 Months Assignment) with a strong background in R&D recruitment. In this role, you will work closely with our internal teams to identify, engage, and secure top technical talent across a range of complex engineering and scientific domains.

We offer a diverse work environment with an open and transparent company culture where personal development forms the basis of our success. We thrive on cooperation and support distributed decision-making that allows everyone to take responsibility and generate substantial impact from the start and on many levels.

Now is a great time to join the team.

We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter.

Your responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D team leaders to identify future hiring needs and support them through the entire recruitment process
• Design job descriptions, advertising on company’s careers page, social media and dedicated job boards
• Screen incoming applications and provide shortlists of qualified candidates
• Act as “the face to the candidate” - own all candidate communication, from first contact through offer acceptance; coordinate and schedule interviews for hiring teams
• Conduct first and second stage interviews, facilitate post-interview debriefs and actively participate in the final hiring decision
• Draft and negotiate job offers, prepare employment contracts and conduct offer presentations
• Be an ambassador for Zurich Instruments as an employer at online channels and during job interviews, ensuring an excellent candidate experience

Your profile

• BSc/MSc Degree and/or equivalent further training like Swiss federal Diploma in HR
• Proven work experience as a Recruiting Partner from first contact to contract closure
• Experience in the recruitment of complex technical candidate profiles
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and resume databases
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to efficiently interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Independent and efficient working style driven by results and an entrepreneurial thinking
• Fluent in English and German, additional languages are a plus