HR Business Partner: Full Lifecycle at Swiss Pharma

Ophtapharm, a Sentiss Company; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ophtapharm AG, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, seeks a seasoned HR professional to shape modern HR processes and support leaders across the business. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle and work closely with the Head of HR on strategic initiatives.

You will drive HR data quality, payroll administration and compliance with Swiss employment law, while fostering a service-oriented HR function in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role offers real impact and career growth.

Qualifications

• Commercial education with an HR qualification or a degree in HR.
• Several years of experience in a generalist HR role with knowledge of Swiss employment law.
• Hands-on experience in HR administration, social insurance and payroll processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and HR systems, ideally including Abacus.
• Fluent German and good English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers and employees on all HR-related matters across the full employee lifecycle.
• Ensure professional and efficient HR administration, including maintenance and improvement of HR data and systems.
• Contribute to payroll activities and manage matters related to social insurance and employment law.
• Partner closely with the Head of HR on day-to-day operations while actively contributing to HR projects and change initiatives.
• Help develop HR processes, tools and standards, and play an active role in building a modern, service-oriented HR function.

Skills

HR advisory

Payroll processing

HR administration

Microsoft 365 proficiency

German language

English communication

Education

Swiss Federal Diploma in HR Management

Tools

Abacus

HR systems

Job description

Ophtapharm AG, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, seeks a seasoned HR professional to shape modern HR processes and support leaders across the business. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle and work closely with the Head of HR on strategic initiatives.

You will drive HR data quality, payroll administration and compliance with Swiss employment law, while fostering a service-oriented HR function in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role offers real impact and career growth.