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The Wyss Academy for Nature is a Swiss foundation that co-designs and assesses innovative development pathways and conservation approaches. Our initiatives, rooted in scientific and other types of knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and the implementation of creative solutions, unfold within four regional stewardship hubs. These hubs are strategically positioned in East Africa (Kenya and Madagascar), South America (Peru), Southeast Asia (Laos and Thailand), and Europe (Switzerland). Our vision is to achieve a just and sustainable world in which nature conservation and human wellbeing reinforce each other. We are a place of innovation, where research, business, policymakers, and communities come together to create solutions to pressing, interconnected problems such as climate change, biodiversity loss, land use change, and rising inequality.  With the start of our new strategy period, we are strengthening our operational foundations. In this realm, the People and Culture Team of the Wyss Academy is seeking a  People and Operations Specialist, 80-100%     Start date: immediately or by agreement Location: Kochergasse 4, 3011 Bern, Switzerland   Apply by: 16 February 2026 Interviews: will be conducted on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found About the role We are seeking a pragmatic, disciplined, and detail-oriented individual with a passion for human wellbeing, nature, and sustainability. As a People & Operations Specialist, you will provide comprehensive support to the People & Culture (P&C) Lead in delivering high-integrity HRM services and fostering an adaptive, learning‑oriented organizational culture. You will play a key role in the rigorous management of administrative processes in the employee lifecycle, ensuring consistency across the organization. While the core focus is operational excellence of administrative processes, the role offers the potential to expand into and recruitment and institutional culture projects.  Responsibilities HR Operations and Administration - Prepare and manage employment contracts, social security coordination, permits, and internal documentation with absolute reliability.  - Handle external paperwork and issue high-quality reference letters, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements. - Manage the HR inbox, serving as the first point of contact for administrative inquiries. - Continuously monitor and optimize HRM workflows to enhance data accuracy and efficient administration. - Support and eventually manage the full recruitment cycle, from job postings to onboarding of new staff members.   Project Work (Adaptive Culture & Organization) (Optional / Phased) - Assist in implementing HR projects aligned with long-term strategic goals, such as onboarding alignment or knowledge-sharing activities. - Contribute to initiatives aimed at strengthening organizational culture, adaptability, and institutional learning.   Your Profile - Completed commercial vocational training, additional education in HRM (e.g. HR Fachperson) is desired. - 5 - 7 years of relevant experience related to the position, with a proven track record of handling delicate information with integrity, ideally in a similar organization or set-up. - HR Operations and Administration: Solid knowledge of Swiss employment law, internal documentation, compliance requirements, and preparation of reference letters. - Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and end-to-end hiring processes. - Mandatory fluency in German and English (written and spoken). Spanish is a distinct advantage. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office programmes. Knowledge of tools such as Abacus and process-management tools such as Asana of advantage. - Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners in an intercultural, multidisciplinary environment. - Experience working in international and multidisciplinary environments; professional experience gained abroad, ideally in one of our countries of operations, is a distinct advantage. - A pragmatic mindset with affinity to detail-oriented work, with the strategic foresight to improve systems.   What We Offer - Integration into an institution that develops, tests, and brings to broad application innovative solutions for the pressing challenges of our time. - Work in an intercultural, multidisciplinary, and highly stimulating environment. - Employment within a foundation with salary levels aligned with the standards of the University of Bern. - A modern workplace located in the heart of Bern's Old Town. - Attractive employment conditions – including flexible working hours, home‑office options, and a wide range of professional development opportunities.   For more information, please contact Barbara Willi at hr@wyssacademy.org. Please submit your application in English or German, including a CV and cover letter (max. 1 page) via our online portal by 16 February 2026.