HR Generalist

HR Generalist (m/f/d)
Short description:
This position is responsible for supporting daily HR operations, including the implementation of HR policies, the coordination of recruitment activities, the onboarding of new team members, and the maintenance of employee data. The Human Resources Generalist manages employee benefits and supports the administration of social benefits to ensure correct documentation and communication with employees. The role includes advising on HR processes, supporting employee relations, accompanying performance management processes, and collaborating with management to ensure compliance with local labor law regulations and company standards. The HR Generalist also contributes to HR initiatives that promote employee engagement and support a positive workplace culture in the event and entertainment environment.
Main tasks & responsibilities:

• Point of contact for employees and managers for all administrative HR matters
• Responsibility for the entire employee lifecycle – from onboarding to offboarding
• Preparation of employment contracts, contract amendments, and employment references
• Maintenance and management of personnel files as well as HR systems
• Management of the entire recruitment process including job advertisements, sourcing, pre-selection, interviews, and offer management
• Organization and implementation of onboarding and offboarding processes
• Management of absences and holidays
• Ensuring compliance with labor law requirements and internal guidelines
• Collaboration with managers on topics such as employee relations, performance issues, coaching of managers, team effectiveness, and organizational changes
• Identification of opportunities to improve local processes, the employee experience, and HR efficiency
• Regular exchange with the HR Manager of the AKN Group in Lugano

Additional tasks & responsibilities:

• Responsibility for operational HR management (administration, insurance, payroll administration with an external fiduciary)
• Participation in cross-departmental process improvements and optimization projects

Requirements:

• Commercial training with further education in the HR field, e.g., HR Specialist with federal diploma
• 3–7 years of professional experience in the HR field, preferably in an SME environment
• Structured, independent, and reliable way of working with high initiative and willingness to help shape processes
• Team-oriented, communicative, and resilient personality with strong diplomatic skills
• Good knowledge of labor law and social security law
• Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form; good Italian skills (written and oral) are an advantage
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