HR Services Specialist (with German)

We are looking for an HR Services Specialist (with German) who, as a key member of the HR team, will take ownership of the end-to-end administrative employee lifecycle, ensuring a smooth and high-quality HR experience for employees across all departments and levels. The successful candidate will be the go-to partner for accurate, timely, and service-oriented HR administration, supporting both employees and line managers in day-to-day HR matters.

Working closely with HR Business Partners and HR Managers, will help deliver consistent, compliant, and people-focused HR services, contributing to a positive employee experience from onboarding through to offboarding.

More about the role:

• Handle HR-related administrative queries from employees and line managers
• Collaborate with HR BP / HR Manager to manage the full administrative employee lifecycle
• Issue and process employment contracts, register employees for various insurances, and enter data into the HR system (SuccessFactors / SAP)
• Coordinate onboarding modules and support new hire integration
• Enter and maintain personnel data changes in the global HR system (SuccessFactors / SAP)
• Ensure data quality in HR systems and forward payroll-relevant data to payroll on time
• Issue and process employment contract amendments, changes in function, internal transfers, changes in working hours, promotions, unpaid leave, retirements, births, changes in civil status, etc.
• Process employee entries and exits in close collaboration with other departments (e.g. IT, facilities) and line managers
• Monitor employment-related documentation, including job descriptions, and issue relevant agreements (e.g. training, confidentiality, sideline employment)
• Assist with various personnel life-changing events in close collaboration with HR BP / HR Manager
• Advise and counsel line managers, employees, and HR colleagues on HR directives, policies, procedures, and systems; handle queries in German and English
• Support annual corporate processes such as appraisal, salary and bonus review, and Long-Term Incentive Plan
• Provide second-level support for HR systems including the time recording system (Atoss)
• Ensure monthly payroll preparations are ready for Payroll
• Handle transfer and termination formalities: issue reference letters, process exits in the HR system in close collaboration with other departments, HR BPs / HR Managers, and line managers
• Liaise with governmental authorities and administrations
• Support local HR projects and continuous improvement of HR processes and services

More about you:

• Education in Human Resources or similar field
• At least 2 years of experience in HR administration in an international environment, with a strong understanding of the employee lifecycle
• Very good understanding of HR processes and systems (SAP SuccessFactors), with up-to-date HR knowledge
• Proficient in German and English
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, high customer orientation and service mindset
• Very good MS Office skills (especially Excel)
• Knowledge of German labour law will be a nice to have
• Experience in payroll administration is a plus

More about what we offer :

As one of the world's leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we're committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

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