Overview
D-ploy is a dynamic IT and Engineering Solutions company operating across the EMEA region, including Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, the UK, and the USA. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge services to industry-leading clients through strong partnerships and a people-focused culture. We are seeking a HR Business Partner to join our growing team. This position is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and enjoys both strategic planning and hands-on HR operations. You will play a pivotal role in driving employee lifecycle processes, ensuring HR compliance, and managing daily HR operations across multiple locations. This role requires proficiency in English and ideally German, along with a strong grasp of employment legislation and HR best practices.
Responsibilities
- Employee Lifecycle Management – Manage end-to-end employee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth and professional experience.
- Employment contracts – Prepare and oversee employment contracts, amendments, confirmations, and termination letters in compliance with legal and company standards.
- HR change requests – Coordinate HR change requests, including job title updates, department transfers, and employment terms adjustments.
- HR Administration & Systems – Maintain accurate and confidential employee data in internal HR systems; organize and update employee files (digital and physical), ensuring data integrity and compliance with data protection regulations; manage administrative processes such as visa/work permit coordination, employment confirmations, and document control.
- Payroll & Benefits – Coordinate monthly payroll input and collaborate with finance/payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate processing; administer compensation and employee benefits programs, ensuring internal consistency and market competitiveness.
- Compliance & Policies – Ensure adherence to local labour laws, company policies, and international HR standards; draft, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures to align with evolving business needs and legal changes.
- Performance & Development – Support performance management cycles by coordinating review timelines, tracking completion, and gathering feedback; assist in identifying training and improvement needs and supporting ongoing career development initiatives across teams.
- Employee Relations – Act as a trusted point of contact for employee queries and HR-related matters, fostering an open and collaborative work environment; manage disciplinary procedures and guide managers through formal actions, ensuring consistency and fairness; support conflict resolution and grievance handling to maintain a positive workplace climate.
- Engagement & Culture – Drive engagement activities including team events, employee recognition, wellness programs, and communication initiatives; utilize HR metrics and employee feedback to enhance workplace satisfaction and retention.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience (3+ years) as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist in a multinational or service-based organization.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practices; experience within Switzerland and/or Germany is a bonus.
- Experience managing payroll, contract documentation, and employee data administration.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a significant advantage.
- High attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in HR management systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Strong interpersonal and advisory skills with the ability to influence and support cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to provide a recent criminal record extract (not older than three months).
Benefits
- Broad range of activities, tasks, and projects
- Fishing for Friends program – our referral program
- Further development and professional advancement
- Friendly and international working environment
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