HR Operations Specialist - Employee Lifecycle Expert

• Fluent in English and French
  
  • Covering onboarding, contracts, compliance, employee support, and HR operations

About Our Client

Our client is an established international company operating in the trading industry and with a strong presence in global markets.

Job Description

1. Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for all employees (contracts, welcome packages, equipment coordination, induction agendas, exit procedures, etc.).
• Manage employment contracts, amendments, work certificates (attestations & certificats de travail), and all HR documentation.
• Act as HR interface for probation periods, contract extensions, promotions, and role changes.

1. HR Administration & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Swiss labor law, internal policies, and local regulations.
• Maintain and update HRIS data, personnel files, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare and track work permits, renewals, and visa processes in coordination with Swiss authorities.
• Coordinate sickness and accident leave cases with insurance providers (LAA/AA, APG/AI).

1. Employee & Manager Support

• Provide first-level HR guidance to managers and employees (policies, benefits, working time, absences, best practices).
• Support employee relations topics and escalate when needed.
• Participate in performance management cycles and annual HR processes.

1. HR Operations & Projects

• Support HR audits and internal controls.
• Contribute to the improvement of HR processes, workflows, and documentation.
• Participate in HR-related initiatives (engagement, well-being, compliance updates, systems optimization, etc.).

Important: Payroll is handled externally; however, this position covers all remaining aspects of a senior HR administrative/HR operations scope.

The Successful Applicant

• Excellent knowledge of Swiss labor law (Code des Obligations, RHT/APG, LAA, LPP, regulations for Geneva, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience in HR generalist/administrative roles, ideally within an international or trading environment.
• Solid experience managing the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong HR administration, documentation, and compliance skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS tools and MS Office.
• No payroll responsibilities, but ability to liaise with payroll providers and provide relevant HR data as needed.

Languages

• Fluent French (native or equivalent).
• Fluent English (business proficiency).

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and rigor.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive mindset and service-oriented approach.

What's on Offer

• A stable permanent role within a well-established international company.
• A broad and impactful HR scope with autonomy and responsibility.
• Dynamic, multicultural environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and influence employee experience.

Quote job ref

JN-022026-6955028

Job Function

Human Resources

Specialisation

HR Generalist

Industry

Energy & Natural Resources

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-022026-6955028