HR Business Consultant, 18 Months FTC — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
HR Business Consultant, 18 Months FTC
Zurich Insurance Company is looking for an HR Business Consultant, for 18 months, who will be a key member of the Zurich HR Business Partnering team, with a strong focus on employee lifecycle support, HR projects, annual people cycles reporting and people analytics.
Working closely with HR Business Partners, HR Operations and business stakeholders, the role will support the delivery of effective HR processes, governance and continuous improvement across Zurich.
- HR Business Consultant, 18 Months FTC
- Zurich Insurance Company is looking for an HR Business Consultant, for 18 months, who will be a key member of the Zurich HR Business Partnering team, with a strong focus on employee lifecycle support, HR projects, annual people cycles reporting and people analytics.
- As an HR Business Consultant your main responsibilities will include a broad mix of HR generalist, HR Business Partnering support and reporting activities, including but not necessarily limited to the following:
- Support the HR Business Partnering team with generalist HR activity across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, performance, absence management, employee engagement and offboarding processes.
- Maintain Excel-based HR trackers, templates and reporting tools to support day-to-day HR activity and planning.
- 3+ years’ experience in an HR role, HR coordination or HR Business Partnering support role.
Main responsibilities
- As an HR Business Consultant your main responsibilities will include a broad mix of HR generalist, HR Business Partnering support and reporting activities, including but not necessarily limited to the following:
- Support the HR Business Partnering team with generalist HR activity across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, performance, absence management, employee engagement and offboarding processes.
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of annual HR cycles, including performance reviews, talent reviews, engagement surveys, salary review activity and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Provide practical HR support to managers and employees, helping to ensure HR processes are delivered consistently, accurately and in line with Zurich policies.
- Prepare HR documentation, trackers and analyses to support effective HR decision-making and governance.
- Maintain regular HR reports and people metrics for Zurich Life, including headcount, FTE, attrition, absence, diversity, internal mobility, recruitment and training.
- Monitor HR trends and metrics to help identify themes, risks and opportunities for the HR Business Partnering team and Life leadership.
- Work closely with HR Operations and the HR Business Partnering team to ensure employee data is accurate, complete and consistent across systems.
- Maintain Excel-based HR trackers, templates and reporting tools to support day-to-day HR activity and planning.
- Drive our people sustainability ambitions by championing internal skill development and mobility, using data based insights to future-proof our workforce. Your Skills and Experience
Key requirements
- Maintain Excel-based HR trackers, templates and reporting tools to support day-to-day HR activity and planning.
- 3+ years’ experience in an HR role, HR coordination or HR Business Partnering support role.
- Experience supporting HR projects, annual HR processes and people-related initiatives in a busy HR environment.
- Experience supporting Employee Relations cases and providing guidance to managers on people-related matters.
Application process
- If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”. Who we are
- Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services.
- The company employs over 1,500 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.
- Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.
- Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich offers protection services that go beyond traditional insurance, to support its customers in building resilience.
- Since 2020, the Zurich Forest project supports reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.
- The Group has more than 65,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN) is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX.
Additional details
- Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
- Drive our people sustainability ambitions by championing internal skill development and mobility, using data based insights to future-proof our workforce. Your Skills and Experience
- As an HR Business Consultant your skills and qualifications will include a blend of HR generalist, HR coordination and reporting experience: A qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline is desirable.
- Good knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice. Additional Information
- If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.
Notes and original content
- Drive our people sustainability ambitions by championing internal skill development and mobility, using data based insights to future-proof our workforce.
- Your Skills and Experience
- As an HR Business Consultant your skills and qualifications will include a blend of HR generalist, HR coordination and reporting experience:
- A qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline is desirable.
- Good knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Additional Information
- Who we are
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 85'500 - 150'000 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
