HR Business Partner

About the role

Ophtapharm AG, a Swiss pharmaceutical company manufacturing sterile ophthalmic medicines, is creating a new HR Business Partner position. The role supports around 200 employees in a highly regulated manufacturing environment and helps shape modern HR processes, partner with leaders and support employees throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Advise and support managers and employees on all HR matters across the full employee lifecycle.
• Ensure professional and efficient HR administration, including maintaining and improving HR data and systems.
• Contribute to payroll activities and handle social insurance and employment law matters.
• Partner with the Head of HR on day-to-day operations and contribute to HR projects and change initiatives.
• Help develop HR processes, tools and standards and build a modern, service-oriented HR function.

Required profile

• Commercial education complemented by an HR qualification (e.g. Swiss Federal Diploma in HR Management) or a degree focused on Human Resources.
• Several years of experience in a generalist HR role, with solid knowledge of Swiss employment law.
• Hands-on experience in HR administration, social insurance and payroll processing.
• Fluent German and good written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and HR systems, ideally including Abacus.

What we offer

• A newly created role with real influence on the future of the HR function.
• A broad position covering the entire employee lifecycle, close collaboration with the Head of HR and leaders across the business.
• Short decision-making paths, a pragmatic working environment and the chance to turn ideas into action quickly.
• Attractive employment conditions within an internationally active Swiss pharmaceutical company.