Senior HR Generalist

Manpower; Mendrisio; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower in Switzerland invites an experienced HR professional to develop and strengthen the local HR function. This hands-on role focuses on building structured HR processes, ensuring Swiss compliance, and acting as a trusted partner to management.

You will oversee onboarding to offboarding, manage contracts, and coordinate with payroll and authorities, with English and Italian language proficiency being essential in a growing, international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in an HR Generalist/Operations/Administration role in Switzerland.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss employment law and HR administration.
• Proven experience managing employment contracts and the full employee lifecycle.
• Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken.
• HR Assistant Certificate and/or HR Specialist certification is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Draft, review and administer employment contracts and all HR documentation per Swiss law.
• Ensure accurate personnel administration, employee records and HR documentation.
• Act as internal reference point for Swiss employment law, HR compliance and employee administration.
• Coordinate HR administrative activities with payroll providers, external partners and authorities.
• Manage work permits, social insurance administration, employee certificates, absences and other employment-related matters.
• Develop, implement and improve HR policies, procedures and workflows to support business growth.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and establish best practices.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain accurate employee data.
• Work closely with international management, providing HR guidance and communicating in English.

Skills

HR Generalist

Swiss Employment Law

Employee Lifecycle

HR Processes

English & Italian

Education

HR Assistant Certificate

HR Specialist certification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of an international company expanding its presence in Switzerland. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to play a key role in developing and strengthening the local HR function.

This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys building structure, establishing HR best practices and creating efficient processes within a growing organization. The successful candidate will oversee the full spectrum of HR administration, ensure compliance with Swiss employment legislation, and act as a trusted partner to management while helping shape a structured and scalable HR function.

We are recruiting on behalf of an international company expanding its presence in Switzerland. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to play a key role in developing and strengthening the local HR function.

This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys building structure, establishing HR best practices and creating efficient processes within a growing organization. The successful candidate will oversee the full spectrum of HR administration, ensure compliance with Swiss employment legislation, and act as a trusted partner to management while helping shape a structured and scalable HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Draft, review and administer employment contracts and all HR-related documentation in compliance with Swiss employment legislation.
• Ensure accurate management of personnel administration, employee records and HR documentation.
• Act as the internal reference point for Swiss employment law, HR compliance and employee administration.
• Coordinate HR administrative activities with payroll providers, external partners and local authorities.
• Manage work permits, social insurance administration, employee certificates, absences and other employment-related matters.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve HR policies, procedures and operational workflows to support business growth.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and establish best practices across the organization.
• Support recruitment activities, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain accurate employee data.
• Work closely with international management, providing HR guidance and communicating confidently in English.

Your Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations or HR Administration role within Switzerland.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss employment law and HR administration.
• Proven experience managing employment contracts and the complete employee lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of Swiss social security and employment regulations.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and improving HR processes and procedures.
• Fluent English and Italian, both written and spoken.
• HR Assistant Certificate and/or HR Specialist certification is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Able to work independently, prioritize effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact within an international and entrepreneurial organization. You will have the autonomy to shape HR practices, introduce structure where needed, and become a trusted partner for both employees and management while contributing to the company's continued growth.