HR Manager (m/f/d)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Scope: Part-time at 80%

About us

For over 55 years, the international brand Kieser has stood for health-oriented strength training – evidence-based, effective, and clearly structured. With over 170 own and franchise studios worldwide, we pursue one goal: to make people capable, healthy, and self-determined through targeted strengthening of the musculoskeletal system, especially the back – at any age.

To strengthen our HR DACH team, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for our system headquarters in Zurich for a

HR Manager (m/f/d)

Your mission

As an HR generalist in the HR DACH team, you significantly shape the entire employee lifecycle in Switzerland – from recruitment to exit. You ensure that employees at the system headquarters in Zurich, the Swiss core studios, and physiotherapy are professionally accompanied and appreciated. In addition to operational daily business, you drive important HR projects forward to create sustainable solutions together and continuously strengthen employer attractiveness.

What you achieve

• You shape the entire employee lifecycle – from recruitment to exit – with professionalism, structure, and genuine appreciation.
• You prepare labor law documents such as contracts and certificates precisely and reliably in close coordination with the legal department and ensure careful, GDPR-compliant maintenance and archiving of all personnel data and documents.
• As a trusted HR team member, you support employees and managers with professional and personal concerns and assist solution-oriented in employee discussions when needed.
• Together with the fiduciary and finance team, you take responsibility for payroll and social security matters, prepare payroll accounting, and support audits by social security agencies, tax authorities, and annual financial statements.
• In working time and absence management, you keep an overview, answer questions about time tracking in the HR system, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and communicate professionally with insurers in case of illness.
• You share responsibility for the HR system Abacus and the applicant management system Recruitee, actively develop processes and topics such as employer branding, employee retention, recruitment, and onboarding, and support measures to strengthen team cohesion at our headquarters in Zurich.

What sets you apart

• You have a solid HR education, e.g., a commercial basic training with further education as an HR specialist with a federal certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• Several years of experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in an SME or service environment, give you confidence in all personnel processes.
• You are confident and pragmatic in Swiss labor law and social security (including payroll, withholding tax, and relevant audits).
• You convince with pronounced service orientation, empathy, and discretion, and with your communication skills in fluent German and good English; French skills are an advantage. You advise competently and solution-oriented.
• You work structured, independently, and keep an overview even in demanding situations. Organizational talent and analytical thinking are among your strengths, as well as teamwork and confident handling of common MS Office programs.
• You are familiar with HR systems such as Abacus and applicant management systems like Recruitee and bring digital affinity and joy in optimizations.

What to expect from us

• Flexibility that connects: We offer you the possibility to work from home once a week based on full-time employment – for a balanced mix of presence and flexible work.
• Targeted development: We actively support your professional development with training so that you can continuously grow and discover new perspectives.
• Provision: Above-average participation in occupational pension schemes
• Health as a priority: Use our free Kieser training subscription in all Kieser studios for health strength and a good balance.
• Exclusive benefits: Access to Corporate Benefits (www.corporate-benefits.ch) and other employee benefits that enrich and appreciate your workday
• Team spirit & environment: Experience an open "du" culture, flat hierarchies, regular team events, and a centrally located workplace with excellent transport connections.

Interested?

Then we look forward to your application! Please send your documents (resume, certificates, and references) stating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations by email to: jobs.ch@kieser.com