Job Opportunities in Switzerland

Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Job Description
Introduction
You have a genuine interest in people and HR processes? Don’t miss the opportunity to join our HR People e Xperience and Engagement team and support our diverse and talented CERN populations (staff members, students, graduates) all along their career. If you have a strong service-orientation, eye for detail, are comfortable juggling changing priorities and have proven interpersonal skills, this position as HR assistant is for you! Take Part!
Functions

• Ensure an efficient, friendly and reliable back office for all staff-related HR actions and queries, in support of a team of HR professionals and their client departments. You will learn about major HR processes, such as performance management.
• Support the graduate and student populations in your client department(s) throughout their experience at CERN as their privileged HR contact. You will provide advice at different stages of their contract with CERN, ensure the swift administration of contractual actions and an open dialogue to further improve our services and processes.
• Present Group activities to diverse audiences within and beyond Group.
• Actively contribute to enhance people experience at CERN, through the streamlining of procedures and improvement of HR processes and practices.

Qualifications
Higher administrative diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of HR Administration or a related field.
Experience:
Proven experience as an HR Assistant or relevant human resources/administrative position.
Technical competencies:

• HR Administration
• Customer service
• Use of office software packages

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations. Being rigorous and producing quality results at first attempt. Having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
• Communicating effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented. Providing others with timely information. Demonstrating a pro-active approach to resolving differences; addressing issues of conflict constructively.
• Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities. Contributing to promoting a positive atmosphere in the team through an optimistic and constructive attitude; addressing issues. Working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
• Demonstrating flexibility: being willing to work on different projects simultaneously. Adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Demonstrating accountability: maintaining confidentiality.

Language skills:
Spoken and written English in professional contexts; Spoken and written French in professional contexts or a willingness to learn.

Additional Information
Eligibility and closing date:
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 27.10.2024 11:45pm CET.
Employment Conditions
Contract type: Limited duration contract (3 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
Job grade: 3-4
Job reference: HR-PXE-2024-137-LD
Benchmark Job Title: Process/Services Assistant