HR Operations Manager (60-100%) 
Join Our Mission to Make a Difference in Life Sciences!

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? We’re seeking an HR Operations Manager who is excited to shape our people strategy, build meaningful HR processes, and leave a lasting footprint in a fast-growing recruitment agency.

At headcount AG, we specialize in Life Sciences and are driven by a mission to help those who help others. We pride ourselves on keeping customer satisfaction at the heart of everything we do. As a Zürich-based international team, we are on an ambitious growth track and are looking for a warm-hearted, entrepreneurial and detail-oriented HR Manager to join our team.

 
Your Key Responsibilities:

• Human Resources: Manage payroll, compensation, and benefits administration for both internal employees and external contractors.
• HR Compliance: Ensure all HR policies are up-to-date, communicated well within the business and compliant with Swiss labour law.
• Onboarding & Development: Design seamless onboarding experiences and create and implement Learning & Development strategies and trainings.
• Contractor Care: Onboard and manage our external contractors, ensuring clear communication and support for their needs.
• Operations Management: Oversee vendors, office supplies, service contracts and assist in the development and implementation of operational policies.
• Talent Acquisition: Proactively help us build a pool of talent and support our internal hiring efforts as we scale.
• Culture & Growth Projects: Lead initiatives to strengthen our team culture, finalize career development plans, and enhance employee packages.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Curious, Committed, Authentic: These are the values we live by. Eager to learn, deliver on our promises and most importantly not afraid to be who we are.
• Strong Team Culture: We rely on each other, enjoy our time together but most importantly are everyone’s fiercest supporters and strive to see everyone succeed.
• Flexibility and Balance: We trust you to organize your work in a way that suits your life, and give everyone the trust and flexibility they need to contribute.
• Individual Growth: Our People are our assets. We do significantly invest into employee training programs, using APSCO and other partners to upskill our staff regularly.
• Impactful Role: You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of the company, from building out HR systems to being a strategic partner to our leadership team. 

Who You Are:

• Experienced & Personable: You bring 3-5+ years of experience in Human Resources and/or Operations Management, preferably in recruitment or a service-based / consulting industry.
• Proficient in Payroll Management: You have managed payrolling, including executing end-of-month payments to employees, and ideally have working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in Switzerland.
• Detail-Oriented & Warm-Hearted: You’re someone who cares deeply about people, but also excels in creating structure, setting priorities, ensuring proper administration and managing operational processes.
• Driven & Strategic: You’re not just looking for a job, you’re looking for an opportunity to build something and leave a lasting footprint. You’re excited about having an impact and contributing to strategic growth plans.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with tools like Leapsome, SwissSalary, MS Dynamics, and Google Suite is a plus. 
• You are fluent in English and German.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible work environment: Flexibility is a strong factor in employee well-being and performance. Flexible work hours and home office days are strongly encouraged.
• Well-being first: Enjoy yearly health benefits, a driven but supportive atmosphere and office dogs.
• Team events & bonding: From company dinners to casual team events, we make sure to have fun together, both inside and outside the office.
• Work from abroad: For two weeks each year, you can pack your laptop and simply work from any country with a stable internet connection.
• Grow with us: Be part of an ambitious team with plans to expand. You’ll grow alongside the company, with opportunities to shape and define the HR function.

If you’re excited about being a crucial factor in our growth and creating a place where people love to work, we want to meet you!