HR Generalist – Swiss HRM & Payroll

HR Generalist – Swiss HRM & Payroll (60–80%, all genders) We bring together AI expertise, engineering excellence and in-depth industry knowledge – driven by people who want to make a difference together. This leads to future-proof solutions that genuinely make a difference in our customers’ everyday lives. We achieve this through people who take responsibility, recognise opportunities and turn technological possibilities into tangible results. To this end, we create an environment characterised by mutual support: opportunities for professional development, open communities where knowledge is readily shared, peer groups and training programmes tailored to your needs. Trust, appreciation and successes celebrated together shape the way we work together and make personal development an integral part of our culture. To strengthen our decentralized HR team, we are looking for a committed HR Generalist / HR Business Partner (60–80%) for our Lugano location, starting on 1 October 2026 or by agreement. This is a hands-on HR role with a strong focus on Swiss HR administration, payroll-related processes, social insurance and HR controlling, combined with advisory responsibilities for employees and Team Leads. In Lugano, you will work closely with our experienced Senior HR Business Partner, who is already part of the local team. Together with her and the wider decentralized HR team, you will ensure a strong HR presence for our employees and Team Leads. You will complement each other in terms of expertise and responsibilities and jointly contribute to the continued growth and internationalization of adesso Switzerland. WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE As a reliable and hands-on HR professional, you support employees and Team Leads throughout the employee life cycle. Your main focus is on the accurate and efficient handling of Swiss HR administration, payroll-related processes, social insurance and HR data. At the same time, you provide pragmatic advice and support on a broad range of employment-related and people matters. Your main tasks are: Managing the operational employee life cycle from onboarding to offboarding, including HR administration Independently managing the complete payroll process for the Lugano location, from the preparation and processing of monthly payroll to the handling of withholding taxes, social insurance and payroll-related expenses, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing Advising, supporting and assisting employees and Team Leads with a wide range of HR-related matters and acting as a reliable contact personSupporting HR controlling through accurate data preparation, analyses, reports and regular controls Working closely with the Recruiting team on employment-related processes and ensuring a smooth transition from recruitment to onboarding Contributing to the implementation of our HR roadmap, HR projects and the optimization of existing processes Ensuring the transfer of knowledge and providing training on HR processes and tools HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED #GrowTogether – that is our credo! Do you enjoy the broad range of activities involved in the employee life cycle? Are you a passionate and empathetic HR professional who enjoys combining hands-on HR work with advisory responsibilities? You are a proactive and reliable doer who works accurately and enjoys dealing with numbers, payroll data, HR reports and administrative processes. You combine sound knowledge of Swiss HR requirements with a service-oriented approach, strong communication skills and the ability to provide pragmatic support to employees and Team Leads. Several years of professional experience in Swiss HR and a completed HR qualification in Switzerland are essential for this role. In particular, you bring: Education: A completed Swiss HR qualification, such as HR Assistant and HR Specialist (Federal Diploma of Higher Education) Language skills: Excellent command of Italian, fluent English and good German Experience: Several years of hands-on experience in Swiss HR administration and payroll processes, sound knowledge of Swiss employment law, social insurance, payroll and withholding taxes Professional experience: Strong numerical acumen and an analytical, accurate and detail-oriented way of working Experience with HR controlling, payroll data, reports and spreadsheetsGood advisory and communication skills, as well as a high degree of personal responsibility Tool Knowledge: Sound knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of the Abacus ERP system is an advantage Addtional Experience in an international environment and knowledge of global mobility would be an advantage For this role, regular presence in our Lugano office is expected. Occasional travel to other adesso locations may also be required, typically once a month, primarily to Zurich or Bern. OPPORTUNITY GIVER – WHAT MAKES ADESSO SPECIAL Our promise: You will feel at home with us! Collegial, collaborative and on an equal footing - we live exchange, team spirit and respectful interaction. We value diversity and different perspectives just as much as you as a person. This and much more stands for our very special sense of togetherness. There's even a word for it: adessi. Learn and grow with us: we support your continuous development Experience real team spirit: joint events (e.g. sport weekend and the annual eduCamp training trip), welcome days and company runs strengthen our team spirit and allow you to be part of the team from the very beginning. Commitment that is rewarded: Your commitment pays off - with bonuses for recommendations, lectures, thesis supervision and attractive benefits via our corporate benefits portal. Our culture and the way we work together are characterized by mutual appreciation, recognition and support. We have once again been voted one of the best employers in Switzerland! Because growing together and creating opportunities is programmed into our DNA.