HR Director, Jura Materials AG | Aarau, Switzerland - Jura Materials

CRH; Aarau; Hybrid; CHF 120’000 - 160’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global materials company is seeking an experienced HR Director in Aarau, Switzerland. This role involves leading the HR function, driving transformation, and supporting business growth. The ideal candidate has strong HR leadership experience in complex environments and is fluent in English and German. Competitive salary and hybrid work options offered.

Leistungen

Highly competitive salary package

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Strong health & safety culture

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior HR roles.
• Experience in international, matrixed organizations.
• Broad HR expertise across various functions.

Aufgaben

• Align HR with business growth strategy.
• Lead a team of HR professionals.
• Foster a culture of performance and innovation.

Kenntnisse

Commercially focused HR leadership

Strong relationship building

Operational HR expertise

Fluency in English and German

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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HR Director, Jura Materials AG | Aarau, Switzerland

Aarau, JU, CH

Jura Materials

Country: Switzerland

City: Aarau

Req ID: 513302

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Seniority Level: Director

CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world, employing more than 70,000 people at 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the build environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, across the world. Each day, millions of people around the world come into contact with our materials and products which help fulfil the basic human need of shelter and the infrastructure we need for our societies to thrive

CRH Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is a strategic division within the company that encompasses a diverse portfolio of operations and business in the Eastern region. Comprising markets Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Germany and Switzerland, the CEE region plays a crucial role in CRH’s global presence and growth strategy.

Jura Materials Group, part of the Central and Eastern Europe division at CRH Group, is a leading manufacturer of cement and building materials in Switzerland. With a workforce of approximately 700 employees across 30 sites, we are committed to shaping a more resilient and sustainable future.

We are now looking for an operationally savvy, strategic thinking and result orientated HR Director to lead our Swiss HR function and drive its continued transformation. Based in Aarau, this critical role is responsible for aligning HR with the business growth strategy, modernising people practices, and fostering a culture of performance, innovation, and care.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Jura and working closely with the CEE HR Director, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, build organisational capability, and ensure the HR function contributes directly to business success. You’ll lead a team of 17 HR professionals and collaborate across functions, regions, and CRH Group HR teams to deliver impactful outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact and help set new benchmarks in construction – by reimagining how HR enables business growth, sustainability, and talent development.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a commercially focused HR leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and brings a proactive, people-first mindset. You will be a strong relationship builder, capable of influencing at senior levels and translating strategic goals into practical HR solutions. In addition, you will bring strong operational HR expertise to support, guide, and lead a best-in-class HR function—ensuring excellence in execution and delivering impactful, people-centric outcomes across the organization.

You Will Bring

• A university degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in senior HR roles within international, matrixed organisations
• Broad HR expertise across talent acquisition, organisational development, workforce planning, and change management
• Experienced in steering an HR transformation, leading teams, developing future talent, and embedding modern HR operating models
• Strong understanding of value creation, financial acumen (e.g. in managing personnel expenses), and how HR drives business performance
• A collaborative approach, resilience under pressure, and the ability to lead through complexity
• Ability to being fluent in English and German and at least basic in French
  
  

At Jura Materials, you’ll be empowered to think differently, lead with purpose, and grow your own way. We foster an open, inclusive culture where your ideas are welcomed, your voice matters, and your development is supported from day one. Together, we’re better – and we’re building something that lasts.

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• A significant contribution to your pension plan
• A strong health & safety culture
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
  
  

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

Date: 29 Jul 2025

Job Segment: Recruiting, HR Manager, Human Resources Director, Change Management, Supply, Human Resources, Management, Operations

Seniority level

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  Director

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