Athagoras is a private equity–backed life sciences services platform, driving innovation in Real World Evidence, Market Access, Data, AI, and Technology. With a rapidly expanding global footprint, we empower next-generation therapies and shape the future of healthcare through collaboration and excellence.

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Senior HR Specialist / Generalist to join and support the Global Head of HR in Basel. This role combines local HR operations with strategic global project management, supporting cross-entity initiatives and HR transformation efforts across the Group.

Working closely with the Global Head of HR, you will help shape scalable HR processes, support M&A integrations, and drive global initiatives in key HR areas (but not limited) such as Talent, L&D, Employer Branding, and Policy Harmonisation, as well as other bigger KPI-HR initiatives and transitions. This is a great opportunity for a motivated HR professional eager to make an impact in a fast-paced, international, and PE-backed environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers in Basel HQ and strategic HR partner to the global Group.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle (contracts, onboarding, offboarding, HR admin, payroll coordination). Support internal communication, (global or local) HR initiatives, presentations and documents for staff.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss employment law and company policies and support global alignment and collaborations with local teams.
• Manage and support global HR Athagoras Group projects, focusing on high-priority projects, KPI relevant projects as well as process alignment, policy development, and cross-entity collaboration.
• Contribute to M&A integrations, HR data analysis, and continuous improvement.

Your Profile

• 5+ years’ HR experience in a dynamic, international setup (PE, consulting, or multi-entity group experience is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of Swiss HR processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills (including PowerPoint Presentations).
• Experience in rolling out HIRS globally across multiple companies, ideally Personio.
• Fluent in English (C1) and German (B2); additional languages an advantage.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented mindset with strong organisational skills.
• Excellent organisational talent for off-site and other related teambuilding activities.

Join us and play a key role in building a modern, scalable HR function at the heart of a fast-growing international group.