HR Manager (M/F/X) 80 - 100%

As an HR Manager / Payroll Specialist, you independently manage HR administration, salaries, and absence cases for French-speaking Switzerland. You also contribute to HR projects as well as the continuous improvement of internal processes and service quality.

Our client is an established organisation strengthening its HR team in French-speaking Switzerland. Based in Lausanne, the company offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment, valuing autonomy, service quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire administrative cycle of employees: onboarding, offboarding, employment contracts, personnel data, and absences.
• Handle absence cases for French-speaking Switzerland, in close collaboration with HR partners and various stakeholders.
• Manage the payroll process from A to Z, including social insurances, declarations, controls, and associated administrative activities.
• Ensure compliance of HR files and processes with Swiss labour law and social insurance regulations.
• Advise and support employees and management on various HR matters.
• Work closely with external partners, including insurance companies, social security funds, and authorities.
• Participate in cross-functional HR projects and contribute to the development and optimisation of internal processes.
• Ensure the accuracy of HR data and documentation, respecting a high level of confidentiality.
• Contribute to providing a responsive and quality HR service to the entire organisation.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role, with solid practical experience in payroll management and HR administration.
• Recognised HR qualification, such as an HR Assistant diploma/certificate or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of Swiss labour law and social insurances.
• Proven experience in absence management.
• Excellent organisational skills, rigor, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable in a dynamic and evolving environment, with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Team spirit and a collaborative mindset, with a genuine willingness to support colleagues and contribute positively to the HR function.
• Autonomy, reliability, and a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Good command of HR information systems and office tools.
• Minimum B1 level in English.
• Knowledge of German is an asset.

Conditions and Benefits

You will benefit from a diverse scope of responsibilities and have the opportunity to actively contribute to the improvement of HR processes.