Switzerland: HR OFFICER – 80% to 100%

DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights. DCAF contributes to making peace and development more sustainable by assisting partner states and international actors supporting these states, to improve the governance of their security sector through inclusive and participatory reforms. It creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms and good practices, provides legal and policy advice and supports capacity‐building of both state and non‐state security sector stakeholders.

DCAF's Foundation Council comprises 63 member states, the Canton of Geneva and six permanent observers. Active in over 70 countries, DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading centres of excellence for security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR). DCAF is guided by the principles of neutrality, impartiality, local ownership, inclusive participation, and gender equality. For more information please visit www.dcaf.ch

For our Human Resources Unit, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to be our next:

HR OFFICER – 80% to 100%

Location: Geneva

Starting date: As soon as possible

Duration: Open ended contract

Reporting to: Senior HR Specialist

The role

The HR Officer is part of the Human Resources team in the Resources Division and assist the Senior HR Specialist in the day-to-day administration of the employee life cycle.

Key areas of operation:

S/he is knowledgeable in the legislation and regulations on employment, social security and work permits and acts as first contact point for all HR clients:

• Technical officer for the production and administration of the employment contracts, including all social security aspects, withholding tax, work permits, administrative management of absences and overtime, insurance claims.

• In charge of the on-boarding and offboarding administrative processes, including drafting work certificates.

• Advise all employees on the employment regulations, internal policies and rules.

• Prepare and provide data for monthly payroll.

• Edit and publish job vacancies in collaboration with the business units.

• Manage the on-line software solution for holidays, absences and overtime.

• Participate in drafting the procedures related to the employee life cycle and employment conditions.

• Creation of employee data in the ERP (Microsoft Navision) .

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 3-4 years of experience in a similar role with Switzerland-based companies / organisations

• Good knowledge of the Swiss labour law in particular employment contracts, social insurances and tax-at-source

• Attention to details, accuracy and at ease with numbers, prior experience in payroll a plus

• Proficient user of MS Office applications; good user level with Excel spreadsheets

• Excellent level of French and English, both in written and oral

• Strong organisational skills to work efficiently in a fast-pace environment

• Service-oriented attitude and interpersonal communication skills enabling effective relationships with internal clients and other stakeholders from diverse cultures

• Swiss Certificate of Human Resources Assistant is a strong asset

• User of SharePoint, Navision (or any another payroll software) and Indesign

• Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application is a pre-requisite

We offer:

• a rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience

• the chance to be part of a multicultural team of supportive, hardworking and values-driven people

• the chance to contribute to improving security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights

If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please send your application to hr@dcaf.ch by 15 September 2019 with the subject heading ‘’HR Officer 2019’’, enclosing:

• a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF

• a concise CV (maximum two pages)

DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity.