HR Benefits Assistant

Position in the Benefits Section of the Compensation, Benefits and Services Group, in the HR Department. 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 provides specialised administrative support for the financial and social benefits for members of personnel in accordance with CERN Staff rules and regulations.

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;
• Contribute to improving and streamlining HR administrative processes;
• Control the compliance with applicable regulations;
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to internal procedures and archives;
• Replace other assistants during their absences.

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.

Skills

• Knowledge of administrative rules and procedures;
• Customer service;
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Ideal start date: 01/04/2026 Contract duration: 36 months Grade range: 3 Job flexibility: Hybrid.