Switzerland Operations Manager

pAbout Our Client Our client is a global Employer of Record (EOR) company. /p pAn Employer of Record is a third-party organisation that serves as the legal employer of a worker on behalf of a client company. /p pThe EOR takes on the formal employment relationship — signing the employment contract, running payroll, withholding taxes, administering statutory benefits, and ensuring compliance with local labour law — while the worker performs their day-to-day role for the client. /p pThis arrangement allows businesses to hire talent in countries where they have no legal entity of their own, without the time and cost of incorporating locally. /p pThe hiring entity is our client’s Swiss subsidiary, incorporated in Zug and licensed under the Federal Act on Employment Services and the Leasing of Services (AVG). /p pThe Swiss entity serves as the employer of record for personnel deployed to client organisations in Switzerland and, in conjunction with the federal SECO licence, supports cross-border staffing engagements throughout the region. /p pPosition Overview Our client is seeking a Switzerland Operations Manager to serve as its in-country compliance and operations resource and as the designated Person Responsible for Management under the company’s SECO licence. /p pThis is a part-time role (50% FTE), based in Zug, well suited to an HR or staffing professional with approximately five years of experience who is looking for meaningful work in a flexible, internationally oriented environment. /p pDay-to-day, the role centres on keeping the Swiss entity compliant and operationally sound — maintaining regulatory standing, supporting employee onboarding and payroll administration, and serving as the local point of contact for Swiss client matters. /p pThe role also carries a supporting function within the broader group, providing Swiss-specific knowledge and coordination to the global team as needed. /p pBecause the role carries the formal designation required under Swiss staffing law, the individual in this position must meet the personal qualifications established by the AVG and associated ordinances, including residency status, professional background, and clean standing with criminal and debt registries. /p pKey Responsibilities Swiss Compliance Regulatory Administration Serve as the designated Person Responsible for Management (Verantwortliche Person) under the Swiss entity’s cantonal and federal SECO licences. /p pSupport ongoing compliance with the Federal Act on Employment Services and the Leasing of Services (AVG), its implementing ordinance (AVV), and the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Staff Leasing (GAV Personalverleih). /p pMaintain the company’s good standing with the cantonal labour authority and SECO, including timely notification of changes to the responsible person designation, registered office, or material business conditions. /p pAssist in the preparation and review of employment agreements and personnel leasing contracts for Swiss employees and clients, ensuring alignment with AVG Articles 19 and 22. /p pCoordinate with the company’s payroll and accounting partners on the administration of Swiss social security contributions (AHV/IV/EO, ALV, BVG, UVG, KTG) and associated statutory filings. /p pHandle termination requests, liaise with local counsel, consult with clients, and manage employee communications to ensure full compliance with Swiss employment law. /p pTrack relevant changes to Swiss federal and cantonal labour law and collective agreements, and flag developments to the global compliance and operations team. /p pMaintain organised records and documentation sufficient to satisfy regulatory review, including preparation for cantonal or federal audits and inspections. /p pClient Services Support the Client Service Manager, as needed, in managing and communicating with a global client base. /p pAssist the Employee Service Representative (ESR), as needed, with employee communications and requests across the EU. /p pMonitor case management activity in the company’s CRM and provide coverage when time-off gaps arise. /p pSupport employee termination cases, as needed, by coordinating with clients, EOR providers, and employees to mitigate risk to the company and ensure compliance. /p pContribute to special projects aimed at improving efficiency, increasing transparency, and strengthening the organisation. /p pSkills Attributes Proficiency in German is strongly preferred given the Zug location and the German-language requirements of Swiss regulatory filings and cantonal authority correspondence. /p pEnglish fluency is required for engagement with the global team. /p pWorking knowledge of Swiss employment law sufficient to manage day-to-day compliance tasks and identify matters requiring escalation. /p pOrganised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage administrative and regulatory obligations reliably and independently. /p pComfortable working part-time within a small, internationally distributed team, with a proactive approach to communication and coordination. /p pHigh standards of personal integrity; the regulatory designation associated with this role requires an individual of sound professional standing. /p pWorking Arrangements This is a part-time position structured at 50% FTE (approximately 20 hours per week). /p pThe role is based in Zug, Switzerland, with the expectation of a physical presence at the company’s registered office as required for SECO licence compliance and client or employee engagement. /p pRemote work is supported for the balance of the arrangement consistent with regulatory obligations. /p pThe Switzerland Operations Manager will allocate working time primarily to Swiss operations, with a portion of capacity dedicated to supporting the global team. /p pSwiss regulatory obligations take unconditional priority in scheduling and workload management. /p pCompensation will be structured in accordance with Swiss employment law and will reflect the experience level, regulatory accountability, and part-time nature of the appointment. /p pReporting Governance The Switzerland Operations Manager reports directly to the company’s US-based Chief Executive Officer and works in day-to-day coordination with the global operations and compliance teams. /p pThe role has a functional relationship with the company’s Swiss accountants and legal advisors, who support the entity’s statutory and regulatory obligations. /p pAs the named Person Responsible for Management under the SECO licence, the Switzerland Operations Manager carries direct accountability to the cantonal labour authority and SECO for the professional conduct of the company’s staffing and EOR activities in Switzerland. /p pAny changes to this designation must be reported to the relevant authorities promptly and in accordance with AVG requirements. /p pTo Apply Qualified candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae and a brief covering statement addressing their relevant experience and their eligibility to serve as the Person Responsible for Management under Swiss staffing law. /p pThe identity of the hiring company will be disclosed to qualified candidates as the process advances. /p pApplications should be submitted via the contact details provided upon inquiry. /p pOur client is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the global workforce it serves. /lili Powered by JazzHR /p