Human Resources Assistant

Ref 2582562 | Date: 2 Oct 2026

Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH

Gate Gourmet is the international leader in airline catering, onboard retail, and hospitality, operating more than 135 catering establishments in 33 countries across 6 continents.

As part of a maternity leave replacement within the Human Resources department of our Geneva operational unit, we are looking for a:

Human Resources Assistant
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9-month part-time contract (60% to 80%)

The HR Assistant's main mission will be the management of the service's administrative tasks, while contributing to the various activities of the department. He/she will provide support for a population of approximately 170 employees.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Carry out administrative procedures in connection with cantonal and airport authorities (AVS requests, work permits, family allowances, airport badges, etc.).
• Manage hiring files and ensure the update of personnel data in the HR information systems.
• Prepare various HR documents (employment contracts, amendments, work certificates, etc.).
• Ensure the monitoring and recording of absences (sickness, accident, etc.).
• Declare accidents to our insurance.
• Control the daily allowance statements from social insurances.
• Enter certain payroll variables.
• Organize the distribution of work equipment to new employees and ensure its follow-up.
• Manage requests for parking and public transport subscriptions.
• Manage the reception and processing of mail.
• Provide operational support to the HR team as part of the various activities of the department.

Required qualifications:

Training:

• HR Assistant certificate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of legal bases (social insurances, salary, Ltr).

Professional experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Switzerland as an HR Assistant or Manager.

Technical skills:

• Mastery of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Ease with IT systems (HRIS).

Linguistic and communication skills:

• Mastery of French and excellent writing skills.
• Mastery of English is an asset.

About the position:

• Part-time (to be defined between 60 and 80%).
• Fixed-Term Contract.
• Duration: from 1 December 2026 to 31 August 2027.

Employment is subject to a prior criminal background check.

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