Are you a client-focused, proactive, and results-driven Senior HR Operations professional with a passion for excellence? We invite you to apply to join us as our HR Operations Team Lead., In this pivotal role, reporting to the Head of HR Transformation, you will lead and develop a team of five HR Operations specialists in a dynamic and international setting. Your mission: ensure efficient delivery of HR services, maintain compliance with Swiss and international regulations, and drive continuous improvement across HR processes., This is a hands-on leadership position combining operational excellence and strategic oversight. Approximately 80% of your time will be dedicated to delivering core HR services, while the remaining 20% will focus on team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and driving innovation projects., Please note that this is a full-time position, and we are only able to consider candidates who can commit to 100% availability

What Would Your Role Be?

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of five HR Operations specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including employee data management, onboarding/offboarding, work contracts and other key documents, background screening orchestration, work confirmations, reference letters, time corrections etc
• Frequent exchange with Talent Acquisition, Payroll and People and Organizational Development Team as well as the HR Business Partner Community and other stakeholders
• Key contact for HR teams outside Switzerland
• Ensure all HR processes and documentation comply with Swiss labor law and internal policies
• Drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality together with the HRIT team
• Monitor data accuracy for HR reports and key HR metrics, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reports
• Support the implementation of global and local HR projects and initiatives
• Manage audits and support internal / external compliance reviews

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a Swiss HR qualification such as certified HR Specialist with federal diploma of higher education
• 7+ years’ experience in HR operations, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labor law and HR best practices; experience in the finance industry as well with foreign HR processes and legislation is a plus
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with fluency in English and German. French or Italian are additional advantages
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday), Ticketing Systems (JIRA), Reference Letter Tools and MS Office products and AI applications are advantages
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment and keeping the overview in busy times

What do we offer?

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch
• Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels
• Campus feeling and a collaborative spirit
• We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply

Why Vontobel?

• At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability
• Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role
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