HR Specialist

The Position

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

We are now looking for a HR Specialist that is part of FIFA and supports us on our mission.

These are your key tasks : Key member of the "People & Culture Administration" competence centre :

Strive for excellence, committed to efficiency and effectiveness, with a desire to innovate, learn and improve our People & Culture services and processes

Think globally, act locally :

Think broadly and deliver our HR services in the context of a truly global organisation, adapted to local requirements

Administrative Employee Life Cycle :

• Issue employment contracts and other relevant paperwork, handle work permit requests, coordinate relocations to Zurich, including travel bookings
• Organize and execute monthly Induction Days
• Support People & Culture Business Partners for assigned divisions (approx. 300 employees)

Daily administration :

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR related queries
• Provide support in HR systems and adhere our Rules of Play for employees
• Prepare contract amendments, interim and final reference letters

HR Record Keeping :

• Manage absences for illness, accident, parental and military leave
• Ensure monthly payroll adjustments are executed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal information

Timekeeping Management :

• Manage the timekeeping system and requests of employees
• Approve Stand-By, Sunday and Night Work as well as overseeing the necessary permissions from the authorities

Support in ongoing and new HR Projects :

• Support National Future Day initivatives
• Assist in the implementation of new HR tools
• Review and optimize current processes.

How will you shape the role and make it your own?

Your Profile

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are :

• Ambitious and fast learning
• Hands-on and result-driven
• People oriented and service minded
• Interpersonal skills, strong organizational and administrative skills
• Smart, creative and innovative
• Global-minded and value driven
• Positive mind-set and great teammate
• Bachelor's degree or Commercial education
• Diploma in HR administration, i.e. HR Professional (HR-Fachfrau / Fachmann mit eidg. Fachausweis A), an advantage
• At least three years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a global organisation, highly dynamic organisation
• Curious to gain new experiences and staying up-to-date on industry's best practices and changes in employment law.

WE ARE FIFA

We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.

Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more then 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in France in 2019 one billion viewers.

The opportunities for growth are exciting.

We are a modern organisation with over 850 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have an office in Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, Congo, Panama and Paraguay.

You can find more information about us on the FIFA career page and on jobs.FIFA.com.

ONETEAM

Perks & Benefits

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits :

Health and fitness

Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus an on-site gym.

Home office

Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.

Language courses

Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.

Continuous learning

We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.

Pension

Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.

Relocation assistance

A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.

Sustainability

We support all employees using public transport.

Vacation

Maintain a healthy work / life balance with a generous vacation allowance.

Volunteering

Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.