EMEA HR Generalist & Payroll Ops (Hybrid)

vVARDIS AG; Zug; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

vVARDIS is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to support the Director Human Resources across our EMEA markets, starting with Switzerland, the UK, and Italy. This role focuses on building and improving HR processes rather than simply administering them.

You will act as payroll deputy for the UK, Switzerland and Italy, ensure compliance with employment law, manage onboarding, leave and records, and collaborate with external payroll providers.

We work 60% on site and 40% remote.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years in an HR generalist or HR Manager role, ideally within a scale-up or fast-growing organization.
• Practical knowledge of payroll and employment law fundamentals in at least one of the UK, Switzerland, or Italy.
• Proven ability to build and improve HR processes from the ground up.
• A clear, calm communicator who remains professional and approachable, including in demanding situations.
• Fluent in English and German and/or Italian an advantage given our presence in Switzerland and Italy.
• Proficient with HR/payroll software and HRIS tools.

Aufgaben

• Payroll Deputy — UK, Switzerland & Italy: Act as back-up for payroll processing across the three countries, maintaining accurate documentation and liaising with external payroll providers and authorities as required.
• HR Operations & Process Building: Build and continuously improve core HR processes (onboarding, leave, records, policies) and maintain accurate, compliant personnel records across our EMEA locations.
• Employee Relations & Manager Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR matters, mediate disputes and handle grievances fairly, and promote a respectful, open workplace culture.
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment — job postings, sourcing, interviewing, offers, and onboarding — in close collaboration with hiring managers.
• Performance Management: Run a simple, effective performance review process and coach managers on delivering direct, fair feedback.
• Compensation & Benefits: Support payroll processing with our external providers and administer employee benefits across EMEA, helping define pay structures that are fair, competitive, and easy to administer.
• Compliance & HR Best Practices: Ensure compliance with employment law across the UK, Switzerland, Italy, and other EMEA markets, escalating regulatory changes and labor law challenges to external counsel where needed.
• Training & Development: Organize onboarding and practical, ongoing learning support for employee development.

Kenntnisse

HR Generalist

Payroll

HR Processes

Employee relations

Onboarding

English

German/Italian

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS tools

Jobbeschreibung

vVARDIS is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to support the Director Human Resources across our EMEA markets, starting with Switzerland, the UK, and Italy. This role focuses on building and improving HR processes rather than simply administering them.

You will act as payroll deputy for the UK, Switzerland and Italy, ensure compliance with employment law, manage onboarding, leave and records, and collaborate with external payroll providers.

We work 60% on site and 40% remote.