HR Business Partner (80-100%)

Karger Publishers is a worldwide publisher of scientific and medical content based in Basel, Switzerland. Connecting and advancing health sciences since 1890, Karger has been continuously evolving, keeping pace with the current developments and shifts in research and publishing. The publishing house is dedicated to serving the information needs of the scientific community, clinicians, and patients with publications of high-quality content and services in health sciences. Karger Publishers has 230 employees and is present in 15 countries around the globe. 

For the Unit “Human Resources” we are looking for a motivated person to join our increasingly agile organization as

In this role, you will support employees throughout the entire employee lifecycle process. You will also support the Head of HR & Legal and the managers in all HR matters and the Manager, HR Administration in administrative activities.

?This multifaceted role includes:

• Supporting and advising superiors on personnel decisions and matters
• Supporting superiors & employees during change processes
• Conducting various staff meetings
• Management and support of HR-specific projects
• Advice/support and organization for international HR issues / hiring, leavings, various HR topics
• Internally very close cooperation with all units
• Personnel planning
• Responsible for the entire application process
• Drafting job advertisements (DE/EN)
• Supervision of external personnel service providers/agencies
• Responsible for employer branding
• Creating references / interim references / confirmation of employment / administrative HR activities
• Budget preparation

Qualifications and experience required:

• You have a degree in HR or equivalent and have several years of professional experience in a similar role
• You have in-depth knowledge of the current HR-relevant laws in Switzerland (employment law / CO / social insurance etc.), experience with foreign HR relationships (Germany, UK, USA) is an advantage
• You communicate fluently in written and spoken German and English
• You are proficient in the use of common Microsoft programs
• You are a communicative, team-oriented, flexible and discreet personality
• A high level of initiative, resilience, empathy, assertiveness, persuasiveness and commitment round off your profile

What we offer:

• A work environment where personal development and responsibility are highly valued, professional development (LinkedIn Learning, etc.)
• A centrally located, modern office space that contributes to innovation and collaboration, very generous remote work
• Flexible working hours
• 40 working hours per week (at full-time)
• 5 weeks holiday
• Benefits of the Swiss social system

If you would like to take on the challenge this role presents, we look forward to receiving your application.