Head of Human Resources / HR
- 26 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Head of Human Resources (m/f/d) - 80 to 100%
Our client is a traditional, internationally successful Swiss technology and industrial company in the Bern metropolitan area. As part of a renowned corporate group, the company combines innovative spirit with a down-to-earth culture. For the central HR department, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for an initiative-taking, future-oriented leader with a workload of 80-100%.
Your main tasks:
Professional and personnel management of the HR team (span of control approx. 5 HR generalists)
Overall responsibility for payroll, social insurances, year-end processes and audits
Management of work and cross-border commuter permits
Sparring partner for management and executives in strategic as well as labour law matters
Control of the entire employee lifecycle (recruiting to offboarding)
Preparation of all personnel-related documents and contracts
Management of group-wide HR digitalisation and transformation projects
Further development of the modern, employee-oriented corporate culture
Qualifications
Your profile:
Federal HR specialist certificate or equivalent further training
Several years of experience in a comparable HR generalist or leadership role
Sound knowledge of Swiss labour, social insurance and collective labour agreement law
Confident payroll expertise and high IT system affinity
Initial leadership experience or strong potential for team management
Winning, level-appropriate manner with a strong service mindset
Business fluent German; French or English skills are an advantage
The client’s offer:
Key role with great scope for design and decision-making
Direct line to management and flat hierarchies
Support and stability of a large Swiss corporate group
Collegial, dynamic working atmosphere with short decision-making paths
Contemporary employment conditions and individual training opportunities
Apply:
Sounds like your next career step? Then upload your complete application documents (CV, work references, diplomas) directly by clicking the "Apply" button. We look forward to hearing from you!