Administrative Assistant
CERNSammanfattning
The CERN Staff Association is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant for the Jardin des Particules, an early childhood education facility at CERN. This role involves managing HR administration, financial management, and operational coordination within a Swiss employment framework. The position is ideal for those with a strong background in Swiss employment administration and a passion for supporting the CERN community in an international setting.Jobbet i korthet
Anställningstyp
tillsvidareanstallning
Arbetstid
heltid
Ansök senast: 2026-10-21
Publicerad: 2026-09-22
Beskrivning
The CERN Staff Association (SA) is committed to promoting the welfare of CERN personnel through a wide range of services and initiatives. Among these is the Jardin des Particules (JDP), an early childhood education and childcare facility located at CERN, welcoming children from 4 months to 10 years old.
We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to play a central role in the day-to-day administration and management of the Jardin des Particules. This is a varied position combining human resources administration, financial management and operational coordination within a Swiss employment framework.
If you enjoy taking ownership of diverse administrative responsibilities, have solid knowledge of Swiss employment administration and thrive in an international environment, then join the CERN Staff Association and contribute to an essential service for the CERN community.
Your responsibilities
-Managing the full administrative lifecycle of JDP employees, including recruitment administration, employment contracts, amendments, onboarding and departures.
-Coordinating payroll administration with the external fiduciary and ensuring the accuracy of salary-related information.
-Managing personnel administration in accordance with Swiss employment legislation, including social insurance, pension schemes (LPP), employment contracts, leave management and other statutory obligations.
-Acting as the main administrative contact for JDP staff on employment-related matters.
-Monitoring the JDP budget, processing invoices and payments, maintaining accounting records and supporting financial reporting.
-Performing financial monitoring and analysis to support sound budget management.
-Liaising with external partners including the fiduciary, insurance providers and public authorities when required.
-Preparing communication and promotional material for the Jardin des Particules and supporting its visibility within the CERN community.
-Contributing to the continuous improvement of administrative and financial processes.
-In addition, you will provide occasional support to the Staff Association Secretariat by welcoming visitors and responding to general enquiries.
Your profile
-Demonstrated experience managing employment administration under Swiss labour legislation, including employment contracts, payroll administration, social insurance, occupational pension schemes (LPP) and other statutory employment obligations.
-Proven experience in administrative, HR and financial administration within a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Switzerland.
-Experience working with external fiduciaries or payroll providers would be an asset.
-Experience in an international or multicultural environment would be an advantage.
-Technical Certificate or General Secondary Education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Your skills
Secretarial work.
Use of office software packages.
Knowledge of accounting software, such as Crésus, would be an asset.
Accounting, budget monitoring and financial control.
We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to play a central role in the day-to-day administration and management of the Jardin des Particules. This is a varied position combining human resources administration, financial management and operational coordination within a Swiss employment framework.
If you enjoy taking ownership of diverse administrative responsibilities, have solid knowledge of Swiss employment administration and thrive in an international environment, then join the CERN Staff Association and contribute to an essential service for the CERN community.
Your responsibilities
-Managing the full administrative lifecycle of JDP employees, including recruitment administration, employment contracts, amendments, onboarding and departures.
-Coordinating payroll administration with the external fiduciary and ensuring the accuracy of salary-related information.
-Managing personnel administration in accordance with Swiss employment legislation, including social insurance, pension schemes (LPP), employment contracts, leave management and other statutory obligations.
-Acting as the main administrative contact for JDP staff on employment-related matters.
-Monitoring the JDP budget, processing invoices and payments, maintaining accounting records and supporting financial reporting.
-Performing financial monitoring and analysis to support sound budget management.
-Liaising with external partners including the fiduciary, insurance providers and public authorities when required.
-Preparing communication and promotional material for the Jardin des Particules and supporting its visibility within the CERN community.
-Contributing to the continuous improvement of administrative and financial processes.
-In addition, you will provide occasional support to the Staff Association Secretariat by welcoming visitors and responding to general enquiries.
Your profile
-Demonstrated experience managing employment administration under Swiss labour legislation, including employment contracts, payroll administration, social insurance, occupational pension schemes (LPP) and other statutory employment obligations.
-Proven experience in administrative, HR and financial administration within a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Switzerland.
-Experience working with external fiduciaries or payroll providers would be an asset.
-Experience in an international or multicultural environment would be an advantage.
-Technical Certificate or General Secondary Education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Your skills
Secretarial work.
Use of office software packages.
Knowledge of accounting software, such as Crésus, would be an asset.
Accounting, budget monitoring and financial control.
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Administrative Assistant
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