HR Operations Manager (gn)

The Opportunity

For a globally operating consumer goods company, we are seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead the HR function for a lean Swiss organization. This is a standalone, hands-on leadership role with strong visibility, stakeholder exposure, and responsibility across the full HR lifecycle.

· Standalone HR leadership role with full operational ownership

· Lead and develop a small team

· Act as primary HR partner to local leadership within an international matrix environment

· Combine hands-on execution with stakeholder influence and culture shaping

Key Responsibilities

· Own the full HR lifecycle, including employee relations, performance, compliance, and HR operations

· Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and build strong relationships across the organization

· Ensure execution excellence in Swiss HR processes, including payroll coordination with an external provider

· Drive structure, governance, and continuous improvement across HR systems and data, ideally with Workday exposure

Candidate Profile

· Comfortable operating in a standalone / high-ownership role

· Strong relationship builder with high emotional intelligence

· Pragmatic, structured, and execution-driven

· Able to stabilise and further develop team and stakeholder dynamics

· Exposure to international environments

· Understanding of retail / consumer-driven businesses

· Affinity for HR + technology interface

· Fluent in German and English; French would be a plus

Logistics

· Hybrid model (50/50) in an international environment with regional HR support

· Competitive salary package. Also, benefits include public transport subsidy and access to the product portfolio

The SR Group (Netherlands) B.V. is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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