Langnau im Emmental
Head of Personnel Management & HR Services 100% (m/f/d)
- 04 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Langnau im Emmental
About the job
What is my role?
Our client is looking for a head of the HR department who actively shapes personnel work in a successful Swiss manufacturing company. In this position, you lead a motivated team of several employees and ensure that HR is perceived as a strategic partner.
Overview of tasks:
Leadership and professional as well as personal development of the HR team with the aim of creating an environment in which everyone can thrive
Further development of the HR strategy together with management and implementation of concrete measures
Ensuring smooth, professional and service-oriented HR processes, from onboarding to offboarding
Advising managers as a trusted sparring partner on all personnel matters
Driving digitalisation and optimisation of HR processes using modern tools for leaner and more efficient procedures
Design, implementation and change support of exciting HR projects
Occasional travel to a sister site in a neighbouring country
What do I need to be successful?
You bring a solid HR education. Whether as an HR specialist, HR manager or a comparable qualification. More important than the title, however, is your practical experience and your personality.
What distinguishes you:
Several years of experience in a versatile HR role, ideally in a manufacturing environment or an owner-managed company
You have already led a team and know how to inspire and develop people
Solid knowledge of Swiss labour law and social security is part of your toolkit; knowledge of German labour law is a plus
You are at home in payroll and time management and enjoy digital HR systems
Your working style is pragmatic, solution-oriented and hands-on
You lead with authenticity, transparency and a healthy dose of humanity
What are my benefits?
A varied leadership position where you can really make a difference and shape things
Short decision-making paths and direct exchange with management
A well-coordinated team that looks forward to working with you and with whom you can take HR work to the next level
A corporate culture characterised by appreciation, trust and genuine collaboration
The security of an established family business combined with the dynamism to try new things
Attractive employment conditions with various benefits such as staff catering, subsidies and good transport connections
Flexibility and modern working models that fit your life
What distinguishes the company?
Our client is a traditional Swiss family business in the premium segment of food production with a leading market position. Flat hierarchies, a family-like working atmosphere and genuine scope for design characterise this employer.
Languages
German: C2 - native level
Workplace
Langnau im Emmental
Vacancy number
VA-P49-PSW