Senior HR Manager – 100%

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. Independently manage an assigned business area and provide expert advice to managers and employees on all HR-related matters .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeZürich • SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR management, including recruitment, payroll processing, and compliance with Swiss employment and social insurance law. Proficient in providing strategic HR advice and improving HR processes while ensuring accurate administration throughout the employee lifecycle.

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HR Specialist Federal DiplomaSwiss Employment Law KnowledgePayroll Processing ExperienceAbacus Software ProficiencyFluency in German and English

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Hard Skills

Recruitment ManagementHR AdministrationPayroll ProcessingEmployment Contract ManagementData AccuracyProcess ImprovementEmployee Lifecycle ManagementSocial Insurance NotificationsCandidate SelectionInterviewing

Soft Skills

Confidence in Challenging SituationsEffective CommunicationStakeholder ManagementIndependent ExecutionReliability

Tools & Technologies

Abacus

Certifications & Qualifications

HR Specialist Federal Diploma

Industry Keywords

HR AdvisoryEmployment LawSocial Insurance LawEmployee Data ManagementInternal Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage an assigned business area and provide expert advice to managers and employees on all HR-related matters
Act as a critical sparring partner for managers on personnel and organisational topics, and support complex employment-law cases in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Manage the entire recruitment process, from job posting, candidate selection, and interviews through to preparing offers, in close collaboration with hiring managers
Ensure professional HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including employment contracts, contract amendments, terminations, employment references, employee data changes, and notifications to social insurance authorities
Together with a team colleague, take responsibility for monthly payroll processing in Abacus, including withholding tax, social insurance contributions, year-end activities, and support during internal and external audits
Challenge existing processes, propose improvements, and continuously develop HR processes and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have a solid HR qualification, such as an HR Specialist Federal Diploma of Higher Education or an equivalent qualification
You have at least five years of HR experience, including several years in an advisory HR role, as well as practical payroll processing experience; knowledge of Abacus is an advantage
You have in-depth knowledge of Swiss employment and social insurance law
You project confidence and authority, even in challenging situations; clearly represent the HR perspective and position yourself effectively with diverse stakeholders
You have a strong affinity for numbers and a high degree of accuracy, while also enjoying the independent and reliable execution of operational and administrative HR tasks
You communicate fluently in German and English
For this position, we consider direct applications only