HR Operations Team Lead (100%)

Are you a client-focused, proactive, and results-driven Senior HR Operations professional with a passion for excellence? We invite you to apply to join us as our HR Operations Team Lead.

In this pivotal role, reporting to the Head of HR Transformation, you will lead and develop a team of five HR Operations specialists in a dynamic and international setting. Your mission : ensure efficient delivery of HR services, maintain compliance with Swiss and international regulations, and drive continuous improvement across HR processes.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining operational excellence and strategic oversight. Approximately 80% of your time will be dedicated to delivering core HR services, while the remaining 20% will focus on team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and driving innovation projects.

Please note that this is a full-time position, and we are only able to consider candidates who can commit to 100% availability.

What Would Your Role Be?

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of five HR Operations specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including employee data management, onboarding / offboarding, work contracts and other key documents, background screening orchestration, work confirmations, reference letters, time corrections etc.
• Frequent exchange with Talent Acquisition, Payroll and People and Organizational Development Team as well as the HR Business Partner Community and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all HR processes and documentation comply with Swiss labor law and internal policies.
• Drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality together with the HRIT team.
• Monitor data accuracy for HR reports and key HR metrics, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reports.
• Support the implementation of global and local HR projects and initiatives.
• Manage audits and support internal / external compliance reviews.

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a Swiss HR qualification such as certified HR Specialist with federal diploma of higher education
• 7+ years’ experience in HR operations, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labor law and HR best practices; experience in the finance industry as well with foreign HR processes and legislation is a plus.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with fluency in English and German. French or Italian are additional advantages.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday), Ticketing Systems (JIRA), Reference Letter Tools and MS Office products and AI applications are advantages.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment and keeping the overview in busy times.

What do we offer?

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch.
• Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space.
• All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.
• Campus feeling and a collaborative spirit.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Why Vontobel?

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.

Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.

Do you want to be Vontobel?

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

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