HR Generalist with advisory tasks

HR Generalist with advisory tasks (100%)
HR Generalist with advisory tasks (100%)
Personnel | as of 1 November 2026 or by arrangement
The Federal Institute of Metrology METAS is the reference institute for measurements and measuring instruments in Switzerland. To ensure that a liter is always a liter (e.g., when refueling), METAS performs calibrations, conformity assessments, and consultations for industry, research, and administration. Measurement accuracy creates trust, especially at social and political levels, and is indispensable in many areas: in road traffic, electricity billing, time transfer, measurements in the environmental and health sectors, etc. At METAS, various specialist fields meet and complement each other – and this has been the case since 1862.
The Personnel department of METAS supports and accompanies the approximately 270 employees appreciatively and competently through the entire HR lifecycle: from recruitment to entry to exit. To strengthen our small, motivated HR team, we are looking for an experienced HR Generalist.
Your tasks
Competent advice and support for line managers as well as employees in all personnel-related issues
Independent responsibility for an assigned area: from recruitment to the administrative processing of entries and exits to advice in conflict situations
As the vocational training officer, you are the contact person for vocational trainers and apprentices and coordinate all apprenticeship and internship relationships at METAS
Ensuring correct and consistent implementation of absence management within the area of responsibility
active participation in digitalization projects and the further development of HR processes
Your profile
Completed commercial training with further training in the field of HR (HR Fachausweis or comparable qualification), supplemented by several years of professional experience in a comparable function as well as completed vocational trainer course
Sound knowledge of typical HR task areas (labor law, social insurance, advisory competence), ideally supplemented with basic knowledge in payroll management
High level of initiative and independence as well as a proactive, solution- and goal-oriented way of working with a strong sense of quality and efficiency
Proficient use of MS Office, SAP and common HR tools
You communicate confidently in an official language (German or French) and have very good knowledge of a second official language (B1-B2), supplemented by good English skills
We offer
A varied and responsible activity in an exciting company with short decision-making paths and an open corporate culture. You will be actively supported by a dedicated team. Look forward to progressive employment conditions, attractive additional benefits, and a working environment in which you can contribute your ideas and develop yourself.
Your application
Technical information will be gladly provided by:
Ms. Miriam, Head of Personnel,
Tel. direct:
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents.
Please apply online. To do so, click on "apply now".
We do not consider personnel service providers for this job vacancy.
METAS respects the different needs and life experiences of its employees and promotes their diversity. Equal treatment has the highest priority.
Your contact
Miriam
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