International and fast paced company within the financial industry|Temporary contract for 6 months with possibility of extension About Our Client:

For our client, an international financial institution with an excellent reputation in Basel, we are currently looking for a flexible HR Operations Specialist 100% who is able to start on short notice on a 6 months temporary contract with possibility for extension. Job Description:

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.
Liaise with external providers as necessary to ensure that outsourced HR services are delivered in a consistent, high-quality manner to the staff members.
Liaise with Swiss authorities as necessary in relation to work permits and other topics
Involvement in a variety of projects on HR-wide level, with particular emphasis on the ongoing HR Modernisation project where process and system expertise are required for process design, user experience, testing and change management activities.

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 observe 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.

General HR administration

Execute HR operational tasks relating to the different stages of the employment lifecycle (recruiting, hiring, integration, engagement, departure).
Coordinate activities related to training, coaching, staff events as needed.
The specific tasks assigned may rotate from time to time, depending on team composition and business priorities (the incumbent might be involved in activities related to the relocation process; HR data input; benefit and allowance administration; and the renewal of work permits).
Participate in process improvement initiatives and projects and communicate to relevant stakeholders.
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.

The Successful Applicant:

Commercial apprenticeship and preferably further education in HR
3-4 years of working experience in the HR sector
Experience within financial services/banking is a big advantage
Fluent in English (spoken and written), any other language is a big plus
Proficient MS Office knowledge and knowledge of PeopleSoft would be an advantage
Team player with the ability to work independently
Commited personality with a high level of discretion in all activities, tactful and considered

Are you passionate about HR and did you gain valuable working experience on the swiss market already? Do you enjoy working within a fast paced and international environment and are you able to start on short notice? Then this is just the position for you! We are looking forward to receiving your application.

HR Operations Specialist 100% ASAP