People & Culture Lead (80-100%)

Are you passionate about building up processes and company culture to create an exceptional work environment? At Lumiphase, a vibrant deep-tech startup on lake Zurich, we are seeking a People & Culture Lead (80-100%) to do just this.

We're all about creating the world's fastest and most energy-efficient communication chips, and we believe our team is the key to making this dream a reality.

With a foundation that's been nearly a decade in the making at IBM Research, we founded in 2020 and we've been growing fast.

We are ready to welcome someone who's as excited as we are about building an exceptional team and fostering an environment where innovation thrives.

This role will start in spring 2024 and is based in our Stäfa, ZH office.

Tasks

• Develop and implement People and Culture (P&C) strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy, reporting directly to the co-CEO.
• Manage the talent acquisition process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding new employees
• Maintain strong employee engagement with bespoke performance management, people leadership, and career development programs
• Liaise with internal and external parties to oversee all employee lifecycle administration, payroll, employee records / contracts etc.
• Create and maintain a positive and inclusive work culture that embraces and attracts a diverse team of talents
• Collaborate with the leadership team to drive organizational growth and success
• As we grow, take on people leadership responsibilities and grow the Lumiphase Operations / P&C teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience leading HR / P&C units, preferably in startups
• Strong understanding of Swiss labor laws and regulations
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, and the ability to implement solutions that optimize for innovation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
• English fluency is a must, and German is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of cloud-based HR solutions for HRIS, ATS, talent management, etc.

Benefits

At Lumiphase, you'll be part of a fast-growing and dynamic work environment where you can really make an impact. Our team is filled with top-notch technical experts who are always eager to share their knowledge and learn together.

We have a diverse group of people from all over the world, making for a truly inclusive and open-minded team.

We offer a variety of benefits to create a positive experience at work and enable a healthy and enjoyable work-life balance :

• ZVV (Zürich region) annual transport pass and Halbtax
• 2 extra weeks of parental leave
• Flexible hours and the option to work remotely, plus our office is located in the beautiful greater Zürich area (Stäfa, ZH - with a stunning view of the lake and summer swimming!)
• On-site fitness room, canteen, and a top-quality espresso machine
• Loads of fun team events, both in and out of the office

We look forward to welcoming talented new members to our team!

Our recruitment process consists of three stages :

• A 30 min. phone interview with our People & Culture team member to discuss your general career motivations, and present our company and this role.
• A 1-1.5 hour phone interview with 1-2 members of the hiring team to deep dive into the core skills requirements.
• An on-site visit to interview with and meet many members of the team that you would be working in. This often includes lunch and gives you a strong sense of the company culture and individuals.

Then, both parties take their decisions. We aim to complete all steps in one month, but also allow for modifications to ensure both sides have a full picture of the skills and culture match to take the decision in an informed way.

Tip : the cover letter is optional, but it is a great way for us to know why you are applying. Taking the time to add a paragraph to a plain document to upload is not only totally fine, but much appreciated.

No need for formal or fancy formatting, as we are an informal team that appreciates authenticity.

Data traffic is exploding! At Lumiphase, we are on a mission to create the fastest and most energy-efficient communication chip the world has ever seen to enable global IT infrastructure to handle this massive increase in data.

Our technology is built on innovative materials with incredible optical properties. The chips we build enable faster networks that consume less energy and will allow everyone to be better connected in the future.

We are a young and dynamic deep-tech startup, based in Zurich, Switzerland. Lumiphase was founded in 2020, after nearly 10 years of research within IBM.

We are building a passionate team full of complementary areas of expertise, all dedicated to make this new generation of communication chips a reality on the market.

We are growing rapidly, and we provide an agile environment for working at the forefront of cutting-edge technology to build products that will have a strong impact on our society.

Check out our open positions, and apply!