Head of Human Resources, Zurich (80-100%)

For our office in the center of Zurich, we are looking for aHead of Human Resources (80-100%)

Your tasks and responsibilities include, among others:

• Leading the Zurich HR department including recruitment, personnel development, evaluation, and administration – with active involvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the firm's HR policies and tools (Rexx) in line with our strategic goals and ambitions.
• Acting as HR Business Partner: supporting the business in all HR-related matters and serving as the first point of contact for partners on HR policy as well as strategic and operational topics.
• Implementing digitalization (Rexx) together with our Head of HR in Geneva.
• Ensuring successful introduction and implementation of organizational changes.
• Maintaining and promoting Schellenberg Wittmer's positive corporate culture as well as regularly monitoring employee satisfaction.
• Active participation in talent management.
• Development in the area of employer branding in collaboration with our MarComBD department, aligned with our culture and values.
• Planning and implementing training programs for employees and managers.
• Responsibility for conducting and further developing the performance review process.

We are looking for a personality with the following profile:

• Several years of relevant HR experience, including in a leadership role; experience in the legal sector is an advantage.
• Completed HR studies or comparable education.
• Excellent leadership and management skills; ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Operational knowledge of key HR processes and practical experience – ideally in an SME.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilience and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, well-organized, customer-oriented, and results-driven personality.
• Passion for implementing positive changes.
• Very good German and English skills (spoken/written); French skills are an advantage.
• IT competence as well as knowledge in implementing and using HRIS tools.

We offer:

• Attractive working conditions – We offer you a modern working environment with a comprehensive social security package, an attractive pension fund solution with fair cost sharing, as well as various benefits to promote your health and work-life balance.
• Team spirit & collegial atmosphere – You will be part of a committed and dynamic team characterized by mutual support and trust. We place great value on professionalism combined with appreciative and respectful collaboration.

Anja Kränzle, Human Resources, in Zurich, accepts your application documents by email at HRZRH@swlegal.ch and is happy to provide you with further information. We look forward to meeting you.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications through recruitment agencies.