HR Specialist

HR Specialist Salary: CHF 80'000 - 90'000 Location: Zurich Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to become permanent A growing international SaaS company is looking for an HR Specialist to join its Zurich office. This is a hands-on generalist role, ideal for someone who enjoys being the go-to HR contact for employees while taking ownership of Swiss payroll administration and HR operations. Working closely with the VP People & Culture, you will support a diverse team of around 20-30 employees across functions including Sales, Digital Marketing and Research. HR Specialist Your responsibilities Coordinate and prepare the monthly Swiss payroll process together with the external payroll provider. Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers. Prepare employment contracts, contract amendments and HR documentation. Advise managers and employees on Swiss labour law and HR policies. Support employee relations, including disciplinary and other sensitive HR matters. Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding. Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with Swiss employment legislation. Partner with the wider People & Culture team on HR initiatives and day-to-day HR operations.