HR Generalist

To reinforce its HR team, our client is seeking an experienced HR Generalist (80%) with Compensation & Benefits responsibilities (20%).

This role offers a balanced mix of HR administration, payroll and social insurance coordination, HR systems/data management, and compensation-related projects.

Reporting to the HR Director, the HR Generalist will ensure the smooth delivery of HR operations while acting as the local expert on compensation and benefits matters.

• HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle (200 employees)
  • Prepare employment contracts, amendments, certificates and other HR documentation.
  • Coordinate onboarding, internal mobility, leave management and offboarding processes.
  • Ensure accurate employee records and HR documentation throughout the employee lifecycle.
  • Respond to employee and manager inquiries and provide day-to-day HR support.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies and Swiss employment regulations.
• Payroll, Social Insurance & Compliance
  • Coordinate monthly payroll activities with the external payroll provider.
  • Manage salary changes, variable compensation elements and benefits administration.
  • Maintain working time and absence records.
  • Coordinate sickness, accident and other employee insurance cases.
• Compensation & Benefits (20%)
  • Support and continuously improve local compensation and benefits practices.
  • Coordinate annual salary review and bonus processes.
  • Prepare salary benchmarks, market analyses and compensation reports.
  • Ensure compensation and benefits policies are clearly communicated and effectively implemented.
• HR Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain accurate HR and organizational data while ensuring confidentiality and data quality.
  • Contribute to HR reporting, audits and compliance requirements.
  • Support HRIS enhancements and data improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in local and global HR projects.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Swiss HR certification required (HRSE)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR administration, as a generalist.
• Proven experience in payroll coordination and Swiss social insurance management.
• Exposure to Compensation & Benefits activities, including salary reviews, benchmarking and benefits administration.
• Good Excel skills.
• Fluent French and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of confidentiality.
• Analytical mindset combined with a pragmatic approach.
• Service-oriented and collaborative.

Home office: 1 day per week.

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• 3-5 years
• 6-10 years
• 11-20 years