Lindt & Sprüngli
Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 175 years. The traditional Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 own production sites in Europe and the USA. They are sold by 36 subsidiaries and branch offices, as well as via a network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. In addition, Lindt & Sprüngli runs around 520 own shops. With more than 14,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.2 billion in 2023.
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support throughout the entire employee lifecycle for roughly 160 employees from recruitment/ onboarding to offboarding. The person reports into the Senior HR Business Partner HQ.
Job content:
Candidate Screening and Onboarding:
- Review and evaluate candidate profiles.
- Schedule and organize interviews.
- Welcome and assist candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Prepare employment contracts and manage the onboarding process, coordinating with external providers when necessary.
- Assist with the recruitment, onboarding and administration of international graduates.
General administrative HR Support:
- Provide comprehensive HR support to employees, including managing absences (e.g., holidays, sickness).
- Handle social security (Albicolac) and insurance management (e.g., UVG, KTG).
- Prepare HR-relevant documentation (e.g. changes in contract, (interim) work certificates, etc.).
Other topics:
- Coordinate and manage posts on the HR communication channel (Choconet).
- Support training initiatives at the headquarters level.
- Update L&S International policies, including the Employee Handbook, Expense Policy, and related annexes.
- Assist with administrative and project-related tasks, both locally and globally, as needed.
Candidate Profile:
Educational Background:
- Completed commercial training with further qualifications in HR management (e.g., HR Assistant or HR Fachausweis).
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of Swiss labor and social security law.
- Proficiency in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
Professional Experience:
- Experience in operational HR, preferably in an international environment.
- Understanding of key HR processes and the connection between the different processes.
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
- High level of flexibility and a proactive approach to contributing in a dynamic environment.
- Highly loyal, dependable, and discrete
- Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies.
Have we gained your interest? We are looking forward to your application. Please send your complete application (incl. CV, Motivation Letter, Diploma, Reference Letters). We kindly ask you to apply via our career portal. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications by email or post.
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