Strategic HR Projects Specialist

Sika AG; Baar; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika AG in Switzerland seeks a Strategic HR Projects Specialist to drive global HR initiatives within the Talent & Employee Experience Team. You’ll translate business needs into actionable plans, partner with regions and cross-functional stakeholders, and support end-to-end project delivery across talent management, engagement, and early careers.

The role combines HR strategy with hands-on execution, requiring strong analytics, autonomy, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of experience in an operational HR role.
• Experience in Consulting and strategic transformation of HR in a global corporate environment.
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset translating data into actionable plans.
• High autonomy with an entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with digital channels and tools (LinkedIn, CMS, Canva, Adobe).
• Business fluency in German & English.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic HR initiatives from concept through to global roll-out, collaborating with regions and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistent execution.
• Translate evolving business needs into targeted actions that strengthen talent attraction, engagement, and retention.
• Leverage HR data and workforce analytics to generate actionable insights and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Develop clear, impactful presentations that communicate insights, opportunities, and progress to diverse audiences.
• Manage multiple projects end-to-end, including scoping, planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery.
• Contribute to and drive cross-functional HR initiatives across Talent Management, Employee Experience, and Early Careers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical capability

Hands-on execution

Autonomy

Entrepreneurial mindset

Can-do attitude

Digital channels/tools

German & English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

LinkedIn

CMS

Canva

Adobe tools

Job description

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

We are seeking a driven, proactive Strategic HR Projects Specialist to join our Talent & Employee Experience Team. This role offers high-visibility versatile projects and direct exposure to senior stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone with a can‑do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.

You will work at the intersection of HR strategy and Employee Experience Projects , designing and implementing initiatives that strengthen our global project capabilities aligned with business strategies and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will contribute to global projects, from strategical design to execution:

• - Support strategic HR initiatives from concept through to global roll-out, collaborating withregions, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistent execution
• - Translate evolving business needs into targeted actions that strengthen talent attraction, engagement, and retention
• - Leverage HR data and workforce analytics to generate actionable insights and provide evidence-based recommendations
• - Develop clear, impactful presentations that communicate insights, opportunities, and progress to diverse audiences
• - Manage multiple projects end-to-end, including scoping, planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery
• - Contribute to and drive cross-functional HR initiatives across Talent Management, Employee Experience, and Early Careers

Qualifications

You bring a mix of strategic thinking, analytical capability, and hands‑on execution :

• - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration
• - At least 3-5 years of experience in an operational HR role
• - Experience in a Consulting role and ideally experience with strategic transformation of HR in a global corporate environment
• - Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders
• - Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable plans
• - High autonomy, an entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset , and a genuine can‑do attitude
• - Experience with digital channels and tools (e.g. LinkedIn, careers pages, CMS, Canva, Adobe tools)
• - Business fluency in German & English

Additional Information

Friendly, personable and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit .

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.