The People Experience and People Operations departments support human resources management at EPFL. Their mission is to attract, retain, and develop talent by promoting internal mobility within the institution and ensuring attractive and equitable working conditions.
Remuneration and Benefits
EPFL applies a structured, transparent, and fair remuneration system based on the principles applicable to Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology (EPF), as well as on experience and seniority. Here you will find key information related to salaries, bonuses, family allowances, and taxation, along with the benefits offered to staff.
Social Insurances and Pension
EPFL provides its staff members with a range of social insurance coverages in accordance with Swiss legal provisions and the specific regulations of the ETH Domain. These insurances aim to ensure financial security in cases such as maternity, accidents, unemployment, retirement, disability, or special family circumstances.
Working Time and Leave
EPFL implements a modern approach to working time and absence management, based on flexibility, trust, and accountability. An integrated digital system allows each staff member to manage their schedules, absences, and leave independently and transparently.
Administrative Procedures
What administrative steps need to be taken regarding arrival in Switzerland (visa applications, residence and work permits), updating personal data, and the procedures to follow when leaving the institution?
Recruitment Process
At EPFL, recruitment is based on a clear and rigorous procedure designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and quality in hiring. This process is structured around several key steps, from identifying the need to integrating the recruited individual.
Appraisal, objective-setting and development
The appraisal, objective-setting and development discussion process aims to provide a space for dialogue, recognition, and forward planning. EPFL encourages its employees to take a moment to reflect on their career path, achievements, challenges, and aspirations.
Documentation Resources
Teams and Contacts
Who to contact based on your needs and your affiliated Unit or School? Our HR teams — including HR Managers, HR Generalists, HR Assistants, and Payroll Managers — are here to support you. Feel free to share your feedback!
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Internal Trainings
A wide range of courses, workshops, and resources are available to support EPFL staff in acquiring and developing skills.
Community and Support
EPFL is a vibrant community of nearly 20,000 people, offering extensive support and infrastructure to promote well-being and inclusion.
Vice Presidency
The People Experience and People Operations departments are part of the Vice Presidency for Human Development. As such, HR-related topics are represented at the EPFL executive level.
Working at EPFL
EPFL offers you the opportunity to engage in high-value work, whether in teaching, research, innovation, or administrative and technical services (including apprenticeships).
Recruiting talent from EPFL
EPFL trains engineers, scientists, and architects in a wide range of cutting-edge disciplines. Several channels are available to help recruiters find talent from within our institution.
Who’s Who?
Who are the women and men who make up EPFL? Discover inspiring journeys through the portraits of professors, researchers, students, and professionals who bring our institution to life.