Senior HR Generalist

Established in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA), Manpower is a global leader in the human resources industry. Operating in 82 countries with a network of over 3,900 offices, the company supports the workforce needs of more than 400,000 clients worldwide.

As specialists in the recruitment and selection of permanent and temporary professionals across all major economic sectors, we have been operating in Switzerland for over 60 years, employing more than 260 professionals across 37 locations nationwide.

For our estimated client, we are looking for an experienced HR Generalist.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional to support all HR activities for our Swiss office. The role focuses on HR administration, payroll coordination, and compliance, ensuring alignment with Group HR standards and full adherence to Swiss employment laws.

This is a hands-on position within an international and multi-entity environment, where you will work closely with managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations, Administration & Payroll

Support and manage day-to-day HR administration for the Swiss office.

Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HR documentation.

Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.

Prepare and validate payroll inputs, including salary changes, bonuses, and benefits, in collaboration with Finance and external payroll providers.

Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal policies.

Assist with compensation and benefits administration.

Compliance & Labor Law

Support the application of Swiss labor law and HR best practices.

Ensure employment contracts, policies, and processes comply with local legislation.

Assist with audits and statutory reporting.

Stay updated on labor law changes and communicate relevant updates internally.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Support the recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.

Work closely with hiring managers to define job requirements.

Prepare employment offers and manage probation reviews.

Employee Relations & Performance

Act as a first point of contact for employee queries and HR-related matters.

Support employee relations processes, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Assist with performance management and development initiatives.

HR Projects & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Support HR projects and employee engagement initiatives.

Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Coordination & International Collaboration

Collaborate with Group HR and other international stakeholders.

Support mobility, travel compliance, and expatriate administration when required.

Prepare HR reports and data analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

4–5 years of HR experience, ideally in an international or multi-country environment.

Good knowledge of Swiss employment law and HR administration.

Experience in payroll coordination and employee relations.

Fluency in English and Italian; German and / or French are a plus.

Key Competencies

Strong organizational and administrative skills.

High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

PLEASE REGISTER YOURSELF AND UPLOAD YOUR CV AT OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE : WWW.MANPOWER.CH , IN ORDER TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION.