HR Generalist (m/f/d) - Central and Eastern Switzerland Region

Is HR your passion and are you looking for an environment where you can truly make a difference?

As an HR Generalist (m/f/d), you will manage four of our locations in Central and Eastern Switzerland, combining administrative HR tasks with the role of a Business Partner. You recruit new talents, advise managers, support employees, and ensure that processes run smoothly. You bring your dynamism, motivation, and expertise and have the opportunity to help shape a varied environment where no day is like the other.

• Comprehensive support of employees and managers in all HR-related matters (from entry to exit)
• Independent execution of the entire HR administration (employment contracts, changes, certificates, absence management, etc.)
• Consulting and coaching of managers on labor law and personnel-related topics
• Recruitment of specialists and managers including active sourcing and accompanying interviews
• Implementation and further development of HR processes, guidelines, and projects
• Participation in HR projects and cross-location initiatives

• Completed commercial basic training or degree as well as successfully completed further training in HR (e.g., HR specialist certificate)
• Several years of experience in HR administration and solid know-how in payroll
• Experience as a generalist or HR business partner is an advantage
• Very good knowledge of Swiss labor law and social security law as well as HR processes
• Dynamic, motivated, and solution-oriented personality who enjoys shaping and contributing
• High degree of independence, initiative, and enjoyment of direct contact with people
• Willingness to travel between the supported locations in Central and Eastern Switzerland
• Confident handling of MS Office and modern HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors)

• With your job, you actively contribute to environmental protection and resource conservation
• Lots of freedom, independence, and responsibility in your tasks
• Stability and a secure workplace
• Flat hierarchies and uncomplicated decision-making processes
• Family-like corporate culture: You are not just a number with us
• At least 25 days of vacation / 30 days from the 11th year of service or from the age of 50
• Thommen Academy (internal training and development opportunities for our employees)
• Good social benefits (above-average continued salary payment in case of accident and illness, pension fund without loss risk)

The Thommen Group is one of the leading European recycling companies with roots in Switzerland. With our three strong brands Thommen, Metallum, and Immark, we offer complete recycling solutions for industry, trade, and municipalities. With 25 locations in five countries, the Thommen Group is globally networked and an important link in the economic cycle. As a producer of high-quality recycled raw materials, we create and conserve resources.

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