Successor to the HR Manager

About the job

Schöni Transport AG is a dynamic and solidly established family business headquartered in Rothrist / AG, offering a wide range of services in national and international transport. Additionally, we operate extensive warehouse logistics at several locations and continue to grow. More information at www.schoeni.ch . As part of a medium-term succession plan, we are seeking in Rothrist the designated

Successor to the HR Manager of Schöni Transport AG

In an initial phase (approx. 1 year), you will familiarise yourself with all aspects of HR and the particularities of the transport industry and the units supported (in addition to Schöni Transport AG, 5 other small companies within the group). You will get to know the IT systems and processes, but will also already take over parts of the current HR manager's responsibilities.

Subsequently, you will take over the HR management of Schöni Transport AG and become a member of the executive management.

Your tasks will include:

• Supporting line managers on the one hand with recruitment in dispatch, administration, logistics and transport, and on the other hand in conflict situations and labour law matters; advising employees on social insurance topics and reintegration (together with external case management) and on general questions;
• Participation in the executive management, especially on fundamental personnel matters (personnel planning, personnel development, salary models, etc.);
• Managing the Head of Personnel and Payroll Administration with her team (3 employees plus one apprentice);
• Active involvement in administration (approx. 30%), especially with more complex issues such as withholding tax accounting in various cantons, etc. The payroll administration is also provided by the HR of Schöni Transport AG as a service for 5 other smaller companies of the Schöni group;
• Assisting with management metrics (statistics and evaluations such as turnover and absences) and presenting the results in regular department head meetings; organising events (driver coffee, company celebrations);
• Managing the head of our own staff restaurants with his team (2 employees).

What you bring:

• A commercial basic education (EFZ) with solid further training in HR (federally recognised HR qualification (HR Specialist or HR Manager) or equivalent studies);
• Experience in recruitment and employee support as well as sound knowledge in payroll administration, social insurance, labour law; experience in transport is an advantage;
• You see yourself as part of the employer's executive management but have an open ear for legitimate concerns of employees and represent them in the executive management;
• Initial leadership experience and leadership competence;
• High social competence, you can work with people of all levels and nationalities;
• Within your own area you work in a structured manner but are still flexible and pragmatic for the needs of the supported areas ("Yes, we can" mentality);
• You keep an overview even in stressful phases;
• You speak fluent German; Italian and French are advantageous;
• You have a high IT affinity / a flair for digitalisation (and are strong in Excel and PowerPoint).

In this position, you may or rather want to think along and help shape. You are at the pulse of the business, where the major strategic decisions for the family business are discussed and implemented. You are involved in day-to-day business and can contribute your ideas and opinions. We offer a very broad field of activity. What we can guarantee: You will never be bored.

We look forward to receiving your electronic application.
Christoph Bärtschi, Head of HR, schoeni.ch holding ag, Tel. 062 788 48 12