HR Officer, Basel, Switzerland
HR Officer
Office location:Basel
Department:General Secretariat
Unit: Human Resources
Service:
Employment - Duration: 3 years
Contract type:Fixed-term
FTE%: 100%
Application Deadline:16/01/2014
Description
Purpose of the job: As a member of the HR Operations team, perform HR administrative and operational tasks across the different stages of the employment lifecycle. Carry out these tasks independently, accurately and on a timely basis.
As part of the HR Operations team, ensure continued HR Operations service to internal and external clients.
Principal accountabilities:
General HR administration
Execute HR operational tasks relating to the different stages of the employment lifecycle (recruiting, hiring, integration, engagement, departure). The specific tasks assigned may rotate from time to time, depending on team composition and business priorities. Considering current business requirements it is likely that the incumbent will be involved in the following activities relating to: the relocation process; HR data input; benefit and allowance administration; and the renewal of work permits.
Take on process improvement initiatives and projects, and administer HR communications, systems and metrics, all within the Operations area, as assigned by the line manager.
Contribute to the improvement of internal procedures and develop HR operations and services by looking into more efficient and effective ways of performing the tasks and monitoring best practices in the market.
HR service and support
Provide a first level of HR service, exhibiting in all circumstances a service-oriented attitude towards requests/queries from internal and external clients, by either directly handling the request or channelling it to the appropriate person within the HR Operations/HR team.
HR Operations team member
Work in a coordinated way with team members to ensure the smooth flow of tasks and processes across the employment lifecycle. This requires an understanding of the broader process in which specific tasks are performed.Provide ideas and contribute to the HR Operations overall service, problem-solving and improvement initiatives.Serve as a backup for other team members and implement the absence protocol established for the team to ensure continuity of service.Over time, learn the fundamentals for all the tasks of the HR Operations area.
Qualification required:
Relevant degree or qualification (eg Business Administration, Commercial degree or equivalent work experience)
Skills required:
- High degree of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook; knowledgeable about BIS IT systems and applications that are relevant for the business area's work
- Experience working with HR and workforce administration systems (eg PeopleSoft)
- A working understanding of HR best practices
- Strong customer orientation, with a focus on delivery
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to multitask, work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
- Able to produce high-quality work, including under pressure, while remaining calm, efficient and flexible
- Resilient, energetic, driven and passionate about HR matters and customer service
- Team player who shares information and actively supports colleagues
- Committed to the highest level of discretion in all activities; tactful and considered.
- Able to maintain the utmost confidentiality as member of the HR teamA confident communicator, both in writing and orally
- Fluency in English and German essential, with intermediate French being desirable
Work experience:
Approximately three years of relevant HR experience
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