Senior HR Manager (60-80%)

Senior HR Manager (60-80%)

swissQuant is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping and driving our people strategy. This is a hands-on, strategic role where you will partner closely with leadership, and align human resource practices with business goals.

Your Responsibilities:

1.      Recruitment & Succession Planning:

• Partner with managers to identify resourcing needs and proactively lead hiring and talent strategies to ensure top talent is hired in Switzerland and abroad.


• Ensure top candidate experience from sourcing through to feedback.


• Develop career paths and succession plans to support internal growth and retention.


• Identify and support development for high-potential employees.
  

2.      Change Management:

• Drive and support organizational changes.


• Provide guidance to managers and employees through times of change.

3.      HR Operations:

• Mentor the HR Administrator to continuously enhance HR processes—from onboarding to offboarding to promote operational excellence and enhance the employee experience.


• Collaborate with the HR Administrator to review and ensure policy compliance with local labor laws.

4.      Compensation & Benefits:

• Collaborate with the CFO to oversee, review, and optimize compensation and benefit programs.
  

5.    Performance Management:

• Train and coach managers on performance conversations, giving guidance on how to address performance issues constructively and legally.


• Manage performance improvement plans (PIPs), ensuring clarity, fairness, and compliance.


• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and feedback across the organization.

6.      Employee Relations:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees across all levels.


• Manage employee relations issues, resolve conflicts, and promote a positive work environment.

7.       HR Communication & Training:

• Deliver internal trainings (e.g., interview skills, manager development).


• Share regular HR updates and insights at monthly business meetings.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.


• Solid understanding of Swiss labor laws and HR best practices.
  International start up experience in Technology sector
  


• 10+ years of experience in HR, with strong expertise in:
  
  
  
  • Talent Acquisition
  
  
  • Employee Relations
  
  
  • Compensation & Benefits
  
  
  
  

Who You Are:

• A client-focused professional who listens, understands, and advises with empathy and clarity.


• A collaborative and resilient team player.


• A confident communicator and influencer with the ability to guide leaders and shape decisions.


• Solutions-oriented with a proactive mindset.


• A trusted advisor known for your integrity and professionalism.


• Fluent in English and German (spoken and written).

Application

Interested? Please upload your cover letter, CV and reference letters in PDF format (please compress in max. 2 attachments).

swissQuant is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.

Decisions related to hiring are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status

Only direct applications are considered.