• Shape the future by attracting talent to a leading institution
  • Play a key role in improving and professionalizing recruitment practices

About Our Client

Our client is a large and well-established organization operating in a dynamic and international environment. With a diverse workforce, it is committed to collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Manage recruitment activities for administrative and technical positions across the organization, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organizational standards and values.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and department leaders throughout the recruitment process.
• Partner closely with HR leadership and HR business partners to support hiring needs across multiple departments.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job briefings, sourcing strategies, screening applications, conducting interviews, coordinating assessments, and providing final selection recommendations.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define recruitment strategies and provide guidance on best practices to ensure fair, consistent, and policy-aligned hiring decisions.
• Manage the selection process for specific administrative roles, ensuring consistency and quality throughout the recruitment process.
• Oversee the publication and management of job postings within the organization's recruitment system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure recruitment processes are applied consistently across departments while maintaining high standards of fairness, transparency, and efficiency.
• Deliver a positive and inclusive candidate experience by ensuring clear communication throughout the recruitment journey.
• Support initiatives that strengthen employer branding and enhance the organization's attractiveness to candidates.
• Facilitate internal mobility by supporting employees and managers in exploring internal career opportunities.
• Act as the main point of contact for external recruitment agencies and participate in or manage related tender processes when required.
• Contribute to the development of recruitment tools, guidelines, and best practices to further professionalize talent acquisition activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and collaborate with HR colleagues on initiatives that enhance talent acquisition strategies.
• Conduct candidate assessments where required and provide structured feedback to hiring managers to support informed hiring decisions.

The Successful Applicant

• University or applied sciences degree with a specialization in Human Resources or an equivalent field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a similar HR role within a large organization or institution.
• Experience recruiting for diverse employee populations in complex organizational environments.
• Experience in an academic, research, or public-sector environment is considered a strong advantage.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss HR administrative and legal frameworks; familiarity with public law is an asset.
• Strong expertise in recruitment tools and digital platforms, including applicant tracking systems and LinkedIn.
• Experience with modern sourcing techniques and digital recruitment practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English.
• Strong client-oriented mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships with managers, HR partners, and leadership teams.
• Solution-oriented approach with the ability to take initiative and manage complex recruitment needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and empathy to guide managers and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Collaborative mindset with strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in a networked organization.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and improving recruitment practices.
• A dynamic and international working environment.
• Collaboration with diverse stakeholders across the organization.
• A stimulating workplace that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.
• Attractive working conditions supporting professional development and work-life balance.

Quote job ref

JN-092025-6843459

Job Function

Human Resources

Specialisation

Recruitment

Industry

Not For Profit

Location

Lausanne

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-092025-6843459

Job Nature

Home Office