St. Gallen
HR Specialist with Development Prospects to HR Management 80 - 100% (m/f/d)
- 19 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
About the job
What is my role?
In this versatile position, you report directly to senior management and take on a central role in human resources. After a professionally guided introduction, you will be responsible for all operational HR tasks and be a competent contact person for employees and managers. With a view to the upcoming retirement of the current HR manager, you have the opportunity to specifically develop towards a leadership role.
Your responsibilities include:
Comprehensive support of employees throughout the entire employee life cycle
Applicant management in collaboration with line managers
Preparation of employment contracts, references, and personnel-related documents
Time tracking, processing and controlling of sickness and accident reports
Independent execution of monthly payroll processing, including withholding taxes, family allowances, etc.
Year-end closing with all social insurances
Coordination of employee training
Participation in HR projects as well as continuous development of personnel processes
Gradual assumption of additional responsibility with the aim of long-term development towards HR management
What do I need to be successful?
You have a commercial basic education and several years of professional experience in HR. You want to deepen your expertise purposefully and develop professionally.
Solid experience in operational personnel administration and payroll processing
Good knowledge of Swiss labour law and social security system
Confident use of MS Office and HR software, ideally Abacus
Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
Enjoyment in dealing with people and communication tailored to the audience
Interest and willingness to take on additional responsibility in the long term as well as personal and professional development and further training
What are my benefits?
You can expect a varied HR role with plenty of scope for creativity and an exceptional long-term development prospect towards HR management.
Professional induction with thorough knowledge transfer and gradual assumption of your responsibilities
Direct collaboration with senior management and short decision-making paths
Clear development prospects towards HR management due to the upcoming retirement
Scope to develop HR processes and your own projects
Attractive conditions with flexible working time models and appreciative communication culture
What distinguishes the company?
Our client is an established and innovative service company with an appreciative corporate culture, flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
You will have the opportunity to actively contribute and help shape the further development of human resources. Particularly noteworthy is the forward-looking succession planning: through professional induction and thorough knowledge transfer, our client offers you the best conditions to gradually develop into the future HR management role.
Languages
German: C2 - Native level
Workplace
St. Gallen
Vacancy number
VA-TMF-3V4