HR specialist cover letter: example and tips

A complete cover letter for HR specialist jobs in Switzerland, what recruiters in the field look for, and the openings available right now.

What the recruiter wants to read

Your HR training (federal certificate, diploma, CAS) and scope: recruitment, payroll, administration, advice.
The number of employees you support and one project you led (tool, process, policy).
Your knowledge of Swiss employment law, social insurance and collective agreements.

A complete example

Names and facts are made up: replace each one with your own. A copied letter shows, an adapted one gets read.

Example

Subject: Application for the HR specialist position

Dear Ms Rey,

Your listing for an HR generalist caught my interest: your company is growing fast, and I have supported similar growth over the past three years.

With a federal certificate in HR, I am responsible for the full HR cycle for 250 employees at Industries du Seeland SA: recruitment, contracts, payroll in Abacus, social insurance and exits. I introduced an onboarding process that halved departures during the probation period.

Your company culture and your investment in employee development make me want to help you grow.

My notice period is three months, and I would be glad to meet you.

Kind regards,
Aline Pasche

Enclosures: CV, work references, diplomas