Associate Specialist – Talent Management

About the role

Randstad is seeking an Associate Specialist in Talent Management to support the identification, development, and placement of operational talent across the organization. You will work closely with leadership and clients to ensure the right people are matched with the right opportunities, driving workforce optimization and career growth.

Key responsibilities

• Identify skill gaps among operational talent and report findings to leadership.
• Conduct talent assessments to pinpoint high‑potential professionals for specialized roles.
• Create tailored professional development plans for continuous skill enhancement.
• Source, match, and place operational talent in short‑term, project‑based, or long‑term assignments.
• Network and use modern sourcing strategies to maintain a qualified talent pool.
• Manage the full HR lifecycle for contract and project‑based talent, including onboarding, contract administration, and off‑boarding.
• Prepare regular client updates on talent development initiatives with data‑driven recommendations.
• Support time‑tracking, compliance, and payroll data preparation for accurate compensation.

Required profile

• 2–4 years of experience in recruitment, talent management, HR administration, or a combined payroll/recruiter role.
• Strong understanding of HR processes for contract, temporary, or project‑based workforces.
• Ability to evaluate candidate skills, identify potential, and map individuals to specialized positions.
• Fluent in English and German.
• High attention to detail, especially regarding HR compliance, data management, and payroll coordination.

Required skills

What we offer

• Market‑competitive base salary.
• Health insurance contribution of up to CHF 400 per year.
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus an additional week of paternity leave for new fathers.
• Opportunities for professional development and internal career progression.
• Access to corporate partner discounts and special offers.