HR Benefits Assistant in Geneva, Switzerland

HR-CBS-B-2025-269-LD

What you'll do

The position is in the Benefits Section of the Compensation, Benefits and Services Group, in the HR Department (https://hr-dep.web.cern.ch/ (https://hr-dep.web.cern.ch/)). The Section oversees the implementation and control of dependency allowances, international mobility and related indemnities, education grants for dependent children, unemployment benefits, entitlements to special leave, compensation for special working hours, reimbursement of duty travel expenses, and pre-retirement programmes.

You will report to the Benefits Section Leader, within a team of 6 people, and provide specialised administrative support for the above-listed financial and social benefits for members of personnel (employed or associated) in accordance with CERN Staff rules and regulations, and administrative procedures.

Your responsibilities

• Process a wide variety of confidential administrative actions, such as the different claims submitted by members of the personnel;
• Advise and inform members of personnel on matters related to financial and social benefits upon taking or leaving appointment as well as during their contract;
• Contribute to improving and streamlining HR administrative processes;
• Control the compliance with applicable regulations of the implementation of benefits;
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to internal procedures and archives;
• Replace other assistants during their absences.

Your profile

Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support in a multicultural environment. Experience in dealing with HR benefits or as a payroll assistant ideally in an International Organization. Higher administrative diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of administration or a related field.

Your skills

• Compensation & benefits; Knowledge of administrative rules and procedures: personnel rules, HR policies.
• Customer service; Use of office software package.
• Contributes to promoting a positive atmosphere in the team through an optimistic and constructive attitude; addresses issues. Works well autonomously; takes on activities and tasks without prompting.
• Delivers high quality work on time and fulfills expectations. Maintains confidentiality.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Ideal start date:

01/04/2026

Contract duration:

36 month contract

Grade range:

3

Benchmark job:

5B0010 - Process/Services Assistant

Job flexibility:

Hybrid

Apply via: https://careers.cern/jobs/hr-cbs-b-2025-269-ld/ (https://careers.cern/jobs/hr-cbs-b-2025-269-ld/)
Before the 18th of January 2026