Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'546 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 69'716 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 74'999 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'736 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 84'158 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 86'396 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
HR-Assistent/in
You organise personnel processes and support employees competently
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As an HR-Assistent/in, you support the HR department with recruitment, contracts, and employee queries.
You are the organisational backbone of the HR department. In your office, you prepare job ads, review applications, and coordinate interviews. You also support employees with questions about pay, leave, or contracts. During restructuring, you work closely with managers. Your focus is on smooth processes and trustworthy communication across the company.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHuman Resources & In-house Training
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Personal Assistant. Based on 6,384 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'509 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'880 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 76'700 | 145 |
| Glarus | CHF 74'958 | 22 |
| Geneva | CHF 74'861 | 516 |
| Schwyz | CHF 74'833 | 56 |
| Zurich | CHF 74'677 | 1,100 |
| Zug | CHF 74'000 | 115 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 82'976 | 197 |
| Insurance | CHF 80'000 | 91 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 79'650 | 52 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 76'850 | 192 |
| Utilities | CHF 76'837 | 58 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 75'600 | 198 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 HR-Assistent/in mit Zertifikat von HRSE Human Resources Swiss Exams
- ⏱ 1-2 Semester, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
You complete a part-time course that prepares you for the HRSE certification exam.
Typical training path
HR-Assistent/in mit Zertifikat von HRSE Human Resources Swiss Exams
Prerequisites
- Eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ), completed maturity certificate or equivalent, and 2 years of professional and/or internship experience after training (longer for part-time)
- 4 years of professional and/or internship experience after training (longer for part-time)
Requirements
- Confidentiality, discretion
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Oral and written language proficiency
- Independent working style
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Strong communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Confidentiality
- Independence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk reviewing new applications. At the same time, you give initial information to candidates over the phone. In between, you discuss the next steps for an interview with the HR manager.
- You write job ads and publish them on suitable portals.
- You review received applications and make initial shortlisting decisions.
- You coordinate interviews and support candidates.
- You clarify pay questions and check employee benefits.
- You draft employment contracts and handle exit formalities carefully.
- You advise employees on questions about leave or remote work.
- You initiate discussions for conflicts or promotion requests.
- You issue work references and document personnel files.
Working conditions
You work in the offices of companies across all industries. Depending on the company size, you complete your tasks in a team or independently.
Where to learn
- HRSE Human Resources Swiss ExamsReitergasse 9, 8021 Zürich
Strengths
- Strong communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Confidentiality
- Independence
Trade-offs
- Intense periods
- Administrative workload
- Conflict management
- Regular office work
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