HR Specialist

About the Role

As an HR Specialist in the Employer of Record (EOR) industry you’ll be a key business partner to our clients not just a service provider. You’ll sit at the intersection of global expansion and workforce management- advising clients on complex HR matters focusing mainly in Switzerland and additional EMEA countries. You’ll own the full employee lifecycle act as their trusted in-country HR expert and ensure smooth operations compliance and growth.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract

What You Will Do

• Employee Experience & Lifecycle Support: Act as the primary HR contact for onboarding lifecycle events and terminations to ensure a smooth and compliant employee experience.

• Complex Employee Relations & Terminations: Manage sensitive cases attend calls or meetings and draft legally sound documentation.

• Partner Management: Build and manage relationships with payroll providers benefits brokers and HR legal advisors.

• International HR & Payroll Consultation: Be the first point of contact for client queries on benefits payroll queries compliance and workforce planning.

• In-Country Expertise: Stay ahead of labor laws and cultural nuances in Switzerland to provide actionable guidance.

• Employment Law & Contract Advisory: Review and advise on employment contracts and risk mitigation.

• Performance & Compensation Support: Guide clients through Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and ensure timely salary changes.

• Immigration & Mobility: Act as SPOC for employees’ immigration/mobility needs in collaboration with the Global Mobility team.

• Workload Transition & Knowledge Transfer: Identify delegable tasks document processes and ensure smooth handover for efficiency.

• Digital Transformation & Process Optimization: Drive automation and AI adoption to streamline HR processes.

• Global Initiatives & Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to standardize and improve HR practices globally.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of HR experience knowledge of EoR Industry is desirable

• We require a fluent French and English speaker

• Deep expertise in Swedish labor laws and strong working knowledge of employment regulations more broadly in EMEA.

• Experience supporting complex employee relations.

• Exceptional communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Tech-savvy with HRIS Zendesk Jira Confluence Tableau and collaboration tools like Zoom & Slack.