HR Operations Specialist Admin & Payroll

Driving change for a sustainable future

At WinGD and throughout the shipping industry, we are facing an unprecedented transformation as we strive to bring more sustainability into our global business. As designers of ship engines, we bear a great responsibility. A career at WinGD impacts the shaping of a better world for tomorrow. As a leading developer of two-stroke engines that power commercial shipping, our employees drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. WinGD is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, and has been carrying on the legacy of the Sulzer Group through design innovation since its founding in 1893. Our success in this constantly evolving, competitive environment is based on the commitment, innovation, and collaboration of our more than 420 employees from over 25 different nationalities. Come and be part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

HR Operations Specialist Admin & Payroll

Responsibilities:

• Independent handling of all administrative HR processes from onboarding to offboarding – you are the central hub for all administrative matters in the company
• First point of contact for employees and managers regarding all HR administrative and system-related questions
• Support the CoE Manager Compensation & Benefits in monthly payroll processing and take over the representation in payroll accounting
• Ensure the correct maintenance of employee master data in SuccessFactors and SAP HCM
• Function as Key User for SuccessFactors, RTM, and SAP (SAP knowledge can be deepened if necessary)
• Administrative coordination of all apprentices in the company: you directly support a commercial apprentice and coordinate the administrative matters for around 13 apprentices in collaboration with the various contact points
• Participation in cross-departmental HR projects as well as active involvement and continuous development and digitization of HR processes

Profile:

• At least 5 years of experience in HR administration and ideally first knowledge in operational payroll processing
• HR professional certificate is a must
• Solid knowledge of the Swiss social security system
• Must: Very good knowledge in SuccessFactors and the time tracking tool RTM; SAP knowledge is an advantage (can also be deepened on the job)
• Passion for HR administration, high initiative, flexibility, and a structured, independent working style
• Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
• Very good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel

We are looking for a personality who sees administration not just as a task but as a calling and holds the administrative threads in the company together with enthusiasm and care.

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is at the forefront of the technology that shapes the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic work environment where long-standing technology experience combines with industry-leading innovation in a global network
• Award-winning and extraordinary products
• Multicultural and interdisciplinary teams that offer diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• Internal technology training and professional development opportunities