HR Generalist

About the job

For over 150 years, V. Guimet Fils SA has been committed to ensuring a healthy and functional environment for its clients through comprehensive and efficient solutions in the field of sanitation. A family business firmly established in Geneva, we put our expertise, know-how, and cutting-edge technologies at the service of individuals, companies, and communities.

Joining us means becoming part of a company recognised for:

• Its demand for quality and professionalism
• Its responsiveness and commitment on the ground
• Its determination to provide sustainable and responsible solutions

Beyond skills, we are looking for collaborators who share our sense of service, rigour, and commitment to a job well done.

To strengthen our HR team, we are looking for a:

HR GENERALIST

We are seeking a versatile and experienced person wishing to invest in a service whose structuring is already well underway.

Your mission

In collaboration with the HR Management and the team, you will take charge of various operational HR activities and actively participate in improving our practices and processes.

Your main responsibilities

HR Administration - Employee lifecycle

• Ensure the administrative management of employees’ journeys, from their entry to their departure, including contractual changes;

• Draft contractual and administrative documents and ensure the rigorous maintenance of personnel files;
• Ensure compliance of practices with Swiss labour law and internal procedures.

Recruitment

• Write and publish job advertisements, analyse and pre-select applications;
• Participate in interviews and independently conduct certain interviews depending on the positions to be filled, in coordination with HR Management and the relevant managers;
• Ensure the follow-up of applications, the organisation of interviews, and communication with placement agencies;
• Prepare engagement documents and contribute to the integration of new employees.

Training

• Manage and coordinate internal and external training operationally, in liaison with the relevant managers;
• Organise and monitor training actions, maintain records, and ensure compliance with training obligations.

Continuous improvement and HR structuring

• Contribute to consolidating existing HR processes and developing new practices adapted to the company’s needs;
• Participate in the reliability of data, tools, and working methods;
• Propose concrete improvements and contribute to the optimisation of digital tools.

Your profile

• Training in human resources: HR certificate required; federal diploma an asset;
• At least 3 years of experience in a generalist HR role in Switzerland, with solid practice in personnel administration, employee lifecycle, and recruitment;
• Good knowledge of Swiss labour law, social insurance, and basic principles of salary management in Switzerland;
• Comfortable with digital tools (HR ERP, ATS, Office suite); knowledge of ROGER an asset;
• Excellent organisational skills, sense of priorities and overall vision, with sensitivity to project management as an asset.

You are a person who is

• Reliable, rigorous, and conscientious, with a strong sense of responsibility, service, and confidentiality;
• Positive, enthusiastic, and possessing a true team spirit, who values mutual support and collective successes, while knowing how to work independently;
• Curious, open-minded, and eager to learn, who enjoys developing skills and sharing knowledge;
• Persevering, pragmatic, and solution-oriented, capable of showing initiative and tenacity in the face of difficulties;
• Driven by a genuine builder’s spirit, who likes to propose ideas, improve existing practices, and actively participate in the development of the HR function.

What we offer

• A versatile HR position, in direct contact with employees and field teams;
• The opportunity to contribute concretely to the evolution of HR practices and the improvement of existing tools;
• A collaborative work environment, promoting mutual support, knowledge sharing, and initiatives;
• A solid family business, recognised for its expertise, commitment, and quality of services;
• A work organisation based on 40 hours per week.

Job conditions

• Work rate: 100%
• Workplace: Geneva
• Start date: as soon as possible or to be agreed

Your application

Please send your complete application (CV, cover letter, diplomas, and work certificates) using only the application form link (Recrutee).

We thank all candidates for their interest; only those matching the profile sought will receive a response.