HR Business Partner (80%)

• 07 October 2026
• 80%
• Permanent position
• Winterthur

Join our team in the Department of Social Affairs, focused on HR management. Exciting opportunity with a supportive work environment and flexible hours.

Tasks ##

• Advise leaders throughout the HR lifecycle, handling operational and legal issues.
• Manage the recruitment process for professionals and leaders.
• Facilitate processes for long-term absences in coordination with case management.

Skills ##

• Education in HR management (minimum federal certificate) required.
• Experience advising leaders as an HR business partner is essential.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills for complex HR challenges.

Fixed-term until 31 December 2027, with option for extension ##

In the Social Department, we are responsible for the personnel management of the Social Services and the KESB (approx. 500 employees). As sparring partners for the management, we work solution-oriented and make an important contribution to the development of people and the organisation. Does this attitude appeal to you? Then we look forward to hearing from you from January 2027 or by arrangement.

Your tasks ##

• Advising and supporting managers throughout the entire HR lifecycle, from operational questions to complex personnel matters (including employment law clarifications)
• Accompanying the entire recruitment process of specialists and managers
• Managing processes for long-term absences in coordination with case management
• Ensuring the interface to HR administration and taking on administrative tasks as needed (e.g. evaluations, work references, etc.)
• Co-designing and further developing effective, future-oriented HR processes and instruments

Your profile ##

• Education and training in personnel management (at least Federal Specialist Certificate)
• Experience in advising managers (e.g. as an HR Business Partner)
• Ability to tackle complex and new issues in a solution-oriented manner
• Quick comprehension and openness to change
• Proactive personality who works independently and also fosters team exchange

What we offer ##

• Responsible role in a values-oriented working environment
• Diverse organisation undergoing change processes
• Well-coordinated team that lives responsibility and collaboration
• Flexible working hours and mobile working
• Workplace near the station in the heart of Winterthur

Contact ##

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Belinda Benz, Head of Personnel, +41 52 267 56 19.

Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/organisation/verwaltung-departemente/soziales

We look forward to receiving your online application.