People Experience Assistant (HR-PXE-2026-174-GRAE)

CERN seeks a People Experience Assistant to support student and graduate populations with HR processes. This entry-level, tax-free role is based in Geneva with a hybrid work model.

The Human Resources People eXperience and Engagement team is looking for an entry-level professional to help shape the employee journey at CERN. The successful candidate will provide tailored HR support and navigate the needs of a diverse community within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and communicate regarding various HR processes in a friendly and reliable manner.
• Advise students and graduates on different topics throughout their time at CERN.
• Prepare and deliver engaging presentations on HR subjects to diverse groups.
• Manage the administrative side of contractual actions for various populations efficiently.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Interest or background in delivering presentations and customer service roles.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Ability to work within teams while maintaining a positive and constructive attitude.
• Accountability and a proactive approach to taking on tasks without needing prompts.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
• National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• Maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Human Resources, Administration, or a related field.
• Highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
• No prior CERN fellow or graduate contract history.
• Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.

What the company offers

• A monthly tax-free stipend of 4,687 Swiss Francs.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus two weeks of annual closure.
• Coverage under CERN's comprehensive health insurance scheme, which includes the candidate, their spouse, and children, along with membership in the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child, and infant monthly allowances based on individual circumstances.
• A relocation package that may include an installation grant and travel expenses.
• The possibility to extend the contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training, including language classes.

About the company

CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research, dedicated to pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Since its foundation, the organization has upheld diversity as a core value, considering it central to its mission and continued success. CERN fosters an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

• Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to its mission and continued success.
• The organization fosters an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.