Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required in the HR specialist jobs?

Job advertisements for HR specialists contain all the requirements that a company places on a new employee for the vacant job. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy in job advertisements, such as

  • the activities
  • the employer's requirements such as previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics
  • More information about the company

This information on HR specialist jobs varies depending on the employer. We have collected the information from relevant job advertisements on various job boards, looked at it and summarized it for you*:

 

Different job titles:

  • HR specialist (specializing in operational HR management)
  • HR Business Partner (specializing in operational HR management)
  • Personnel consultant (specializing in private recruitment and placement)
  • Recruiter (specializing in private recruitment and placement)
  • RAV advisor (specializing in public personnel placement and consulting)

 

Distribution of the individual tasks of HR specialist jobs:

Personnel administration / personnel support / salary administration approx. 40% of the time
Personnel recruitment approx. 40% of the time
Personnel development approx. 10% of the time
Other HR tasks: HR projects etc. approx. 10% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for HR specialists

Professional requirements
  • Basic commercial training
  • Further training as an HR specialist with a federal certificate or equivalent training in the field of human resources
  • Several years of professional experience in the HR department
Specialist knowledge for HR specialist jobs
  • Knowledge of Swiss labor and social security law
  • Fluent German, other foreign languages an advantage (often French and/or English)
  • Experience in dealing with personnel administration
  • Industry-specific knowledge
  • Good MS Office skills and experience with HR systems and databases
Personal characteristics
  • Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and empathy
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Service orientation and team player
  • Independent and efficient way of working
  • High social competence and sense of responsibility
Other for HR Specialist jobs Problem solving skills, i.e. effective decision making for problems including time management skills

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*The information listed here comes from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the labor market and what is required in HR specialist jobs.

Schools with HR specialist training