HR Generalist

Parker Electromechanical; Etoy; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its regional HQ team in a multinational environment. The role requires five years of HR experience, strong organizational skills, and professional fluency in German for HR operations.

You will manage day-to-day HR activities across the employee lifecycle, support recruitment, onboarding, and development initiatives, and ensure compliance with labor regulations. English proficiency is essential and French is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Multinational company experience is highly desirable.
• German language proficiency of at least 50% is mandatory for communication in a professional HR environment.
• Good command of English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and HR administration.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee-related matters.
• Support recruitment and selection processes in collaboration with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition teams.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, training, development, and performance management activities.
• Support compensation and benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee data management.
• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and regional HR initiatives.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable labor legislation, internal policies, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and prepare HR reports and workforce-related documentation.
• Collaborate with regional and international HR teams to ensure consistency in HR processes across different locations.
• Contribute to employee engagement, organizational development, and other HR projects as required.

Skills

German language proficiency

HR policies & processes

Onboarding & offboarding

Education

HR degree

Tools

SAP HR

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Responsibilities

Parker Hannifin is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to join its Regional Headquarters team. This role will support a broad range of Human Resources activities, ensuring the effective implementation of HR policies, processes, and initiatives while contributing to a positive employee experience and supporting business objectives across a multinational environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of HR experience, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and professional fluency in German, which is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and HR administration.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee-related matters.
• Support recruitment and selection processes in collaboration with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition teams.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, training, development, and performance management activities.
• Support compensation and benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee data management.
• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and regional HR initiatives.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable labor legislation, internal policies, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and prepare HR reports and workforce-related documentation.
• Collaborate with regional and international HR teams to ensure consistency in HR processes across different locations.
• Contribute to employee engagement, organizational development, and other HR projects as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Previous experience in a multinational company is highly desirable.
• German language proficiency of at least 50% is mandatory, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional HR environment.
• Good command of English; French is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP HR or SAP SuccessFactors is a plus.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and best practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• A proactive, flexible, and service-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively in an international environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Human Resources (Brevet fédéral en ressources humaines) is considered an advantage.
• Experience supporting regional HR operations or working with international stakeholders.
• Familiarity with HR systems, reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within an established global organization.
• Exposure to regional HR operations and international collaboration.
• A dynamic and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Language requirement: German is compulsory. English is required, while French and SAP knowledge are considered additional advantages.

EMEA Business Descr

Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.