HR Specialist Global HQ (80% to 100%)

The HR Operations Specialist serves as the primary local HR expert and trusted advisor for employees, managers, and HR stakeholders at the Global HQ in Zurich. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality HR operational services, providing expert guidance on employee relations matters, and ensuring compliance with Swiss employment legislation and internal policies throughout the employee lifecycle. Acting as a key partner to HR Business Partners, Payroll, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and external authorities, the incumbent ensures an exceptional employee experience while driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and effective execution of local HR processes and programs. The role requires deep expertise in Swiss labor law, Swiss social security regulations, and local employment practices, combined with a strong customer-centric mindset and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced, international environment.

• Serve as the primary HR contact and trusted advisor for employees, line managers, and international managers on local HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Partner closely with our Global HRBPs and provide expert guidance on Swiss employment law, Swiss social security regulations, and Swiss HR compliance requirements.
• Lead the Traineeship Program with HMS (Handelsmittelschule): Recruitment, supervision, and training of trainees.
• Support annual HR processes including performance management, talent review, compensation review in partnership with Global HRBPs.
• Manage HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding, in collaboration with Shared Services. Support managers and employees throughout the transition process while ensuring legal compliance and a positive employee experience.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and events, including Welcome Day, tailored onboarding meetings, National Future Day, Bike to Work, and Lunch & Learn sessions, in partnership with our reception team.
• Act as payroll backup
• Support HR projects and continuous process improvements.
• Oversee corporate credit card administration and related governance processes.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and service excellence.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist, HR Operations, or HR Specialist role, preferably within a multinational corporate environment.
• Federal Diploma in HR (Eidg. Dipl. Personalfachmann/-frau) is required.
• Proven experience working in a multicultural and matrixed organization.
• Strong working knowledge of Swiss employment law, social security regulations, and HR administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong customer-focused, solution-oriented, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential matters.
• Fluency in both English and German is required; additional languages are considered an asset.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 22-07-2026