Part Time HR Generalist - Switzerland 12 month FTC

About the position

As the sole representative of our People & Culture team in Switzerland, you’ll play an important role in supporting our business and helping our people thrive, owning all aspects of HR while ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies. Beyond day-to-day support, you’ll contribute to exciting people initiatives – from enhancing our benefits and engagement strategies to championing our HR systems (Workday) and helping leaders unlock their full potential. Alongside this, you’ll ensure our HR data and processes are accurate, insightful, and efficient, giving the business the information it needs to make smart people decisions. Whether it’s managing employee leave, supporting pay queries, or delivering reports that shape strategy, you’ll bring organisation, detail, and care to everything you do. The HR Generalist is responsible for managing the full spectrum of human resources activities, ensuring compliant, efficient, and people-focused HR operations -currently under 50 employees. This role covers HR administration, assisting in recruitment, and payroll and social administration in line with Swiss labour law and company policies. The role also entails working with the European HR Leader to help bring in new platforms and processes shared across our region.

Responsibilities

  • HR administration
  • Assisting in recruitment
  • Payroll and social administration in line with Swiss labour law and company policies
  • Working with the European HR Leader to help bring in new platforms and processes shared across our region

Requirements

  • Degree or certification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Proven experience in a similar HR Generalist role in Switzerland
  • Solid knowledge of Swiss labour law, social security, and payroll processes
  • Experience working with external payroll providers
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Proactive, service-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

  • A welcoming team: Become part of a friendly, collaborative team where everyone is on a first-name basis.
  • Flat hierarchies and autonomy: We combine flat hierarchies with plenty of personal responsibility, giving you room to showcase your skills and openness.
  • Professional growth: Benefit from top-notch training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work worldwide with us.
  • Flexible work culture: Remote work is part of our company culture, and our modern, centrally located office in Geneva is a welcoming, accessible space to work from.
  • Exciting events: Attend local and international events – as a thank-you for your great work.
  • Perks of the job: As part of an international travel company, you’ll enjoy travel-related discounts and appealing benefits.
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