Senior HR Specialist (9-Month Temporary)

About the role

A temporary Senior HR Specialist (approximately 9 months) is needed to back up an employee on maternity leave. The position is office-based in Nyon, Switzerland, and candidates should live in the Nyon area or within reasonable commuting distance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and orientation of new employees
• Handle front-line HR duties for employee groups in Switzerland (regional HQ) and Austria
• Prepare and administer employment contracts, amendments and related HR documentation in line with local labour laws
• Implement internal policies in line with corporate requirements
• Manage HR data and HR systems, keeping them accurate and compliant
• Handle employee lifecycle tasks such as status changes, promotions, transfers, personnel files, employment letters and work certificates
• Run offboarding processes: resignations, terminations, exit interviews, final settlements and return of company property
• Manage absence and leave (vacation, sick, maternity/paternity, accidents) and monitor working time compliance
• Prepare HR reports and metrics (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, HR KPIs) and answer statistical requests
• Liaise with authorities, social insurance bodies, pension funds and insurers, and manage work permits and cross-border employment requirements
• Support health, safety, well-being, engagement and recognition initiatives
• Act as first point of contact for employees and managers on HR matters

Required profile

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a multinational environment
• Swiss HR Certificate preferred
• Bachelor's degree, commercial school qualification or completed apprenticeship
• Fluent French and English
• Knowledge of Swiss labour law and the Swiss social insurance system

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems such as Workday
• Project schedule and project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Strict attention to detail and professional interaction across all organisational levels