Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist (100%) – Industrial Environment

📍 Affoltern am Albis Region, Switzerland

📌 Full-time | Hybrid flexibility available

We are partnering with an international industrial organisation to appoint a HR Generalist (100%) to take ownership of operational HR processes while contributing to the development of modern, efficient HR structures.

This role sits in a dynamic production environment with innovative technologies and offers strong exposure across the full employee lifecycle.

You will act as a key point of contact for employees and managers while ensuring smooth execution of HR operations, payroll coordination, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage the full HR employee lifecycle (contracts, onboarding to exit)
• Act as first point of contact for employees and managers on HR matters
• Support day-to-day operational HR processes

Payroll & Time Management

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing
• Manage time tracking systems and absence monitoring
• Conduct payroll-related reconciliations and reporting

HR Administration & Compliance

• Coordinate with external institutions (insurance, authorities, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with labour law and internal HR standards
• Maintain accurate HR data and documentation

HR Development & Projects

• Contribute to HR process improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Support internal HR projects focused on quality and optimisation
• Assist in training and supporting apprentices/trainees

Candidate Profile

• Completed commercial training with HR further education
• Several years of experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in an industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll, social insurance, and labour law
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (asset)
• Structured, precise, and independent working style
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of empathy and service orientation
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Interest in process improvement and organisational development

What’s on Offer

• Varied HR role with autonomy and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours with flexitime model
• 1–2 days remote working per week
• Support for further HR qualifications (up to federal certification)
• Strong pension scheme and commuting allowance
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Modern employment conditions in a stable organisation