HR Generalist - People, Payroll & Compliance (Hybrid)

Martel Innovate; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour work week

13th salary

Hybrid work model (3 office days)

Krankentaggeld coverage

Yearly travel card (half fare)

Job summary

Martel Innovate, a dynamic digital innovation agency, seeks an HR Generalist to partner with managers across Martel Group. You will manage the employee lifecycle, support payroll coordination, and drive HR initiatives to boost engagement in a multicultural environment. Fluency in German and English is required, with Swiss HR expertise and discretion essential.

The role offers a hybrid work model in Zurich, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence HR strategy across subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Swiss HR Fachausweis (HRSE).
• Minimum 4–6 years of HR generalist/operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labor laws and regulations.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
• Assist managers with employee relations and performance improvement plans.
• Develop and deliver employee training and development programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Provide HR policy guidance to managers and teams.
• Drive HR programs to improve engagement and retention.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data integrity.
• Support payroll processing and coordination with payroll providers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline HR processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good IT knowledge

Fluent German & English

Data privacy & discretion

HR policy guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Swiss HR Fachausweis (HRSE)

Tools

HRIS (Odoo)

HRIS (Bexio)

Job description

Martel Innovate, a dynamic digital innovation agency, seeks an HR Generalist to partner with managers across Martel Group. You will manage the employee lifecycle, support payroll coordination, and drive HR initiatives to boost engagement in a multicultural environment. Fluency in German and English is required, with Swiss HR expertise and discretion essential.

The role offers a hybrid work model in Zurich, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence HR strategy across subsidiaries.