HR Support Specialist - 100% (w,m,d)

Julius Baer, the leading Swiss wealth‑management group, is seeking an HR Support Specialist for its Zurich office. The role sits in the HR Support Services team, which delivers operational and transactional HR assistance to employees across German‑speaking Switzerland, focusing on the complete employee life‑cycle from entry to exit. On a daily basis the specialist will organise the administrative onboarding of new hires, which includes issuing contracts, gathering required data such as background‑screening records and answering newcomers' HR questions. The off‑boarding process is also managed, providing departing staff and their line managers with the necessary paperwork, work certificates and related information. In addition, the role requires maintaining accurate employee records, payment details and personnel files, acting as the first point of contact for routine HR queries on benefits, employment conditions, absences, working time and personal changes, and delivering general administrative support to the broader HR team. Continuous improvement of the tools and processes used in HR Support Services is part of the remit. The employer expects candidates to have completed a commercial apprenticeship; an additional HR‑specific qualification such as "HR Assistant" is considered advantageous. Prior experience in a comparable HR position, preferably within the financial sector, is required. Fluency in both spoken and written German and English is mandatory, as is solid proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the Workday HR system. The profile also calls for a personal and social passion for administrative employee service, a trustworthy and discreet attitude, and the ability to handle high volumes while staying well‑organized. Julius Baer offers a truly international environment with offices in more than 60 locations worldwide, yet retains a flat hierarchy and supportive leadership. The Zurich team is described as diverse, highly motivated and collaborative, providing a stimulating workplace where continuous learning and employee well‑being are prioritized. Flexible working options, a broad benefits package and extensive career‑development programmes are part of the overall employee experience, making the position attractive for professionals eager to grow within a respected global bank. What the role asks for: - Completed commercial apprenticeship - HR‑specific education (e.g. HR Assistant), nice‑to‑have - Comparable HR experience, preferably financial sector - Fluent German (verbal and written) - Fluent English (verbal and written) - Proficient with Microsoft Office tools - Proficient with Workday system - Natural team player, nice‑to‑have - Strong communicator, nice‑to‑have - Trustworthy and discreet, nice‑to‑have - Self‑reliant, quick to adapt, nice‑to‑have