HR & Office Generalist

Landis+Gyr AG seeks an HR & Office Generalist in Cham to manage local HR operations, payroll coordination, and office administration within a hybrid work model.

This position serves as a central support function for human resources and office management at the company’s headquarters in Cham. The role integrates into a global team dedicated to advancing the digital energy sector, ensuring that local personnel and administrative processes run smoothly and in compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks related to employee lifecycle events, including updates to personal data, insurance details, and payroll information.
• Coordinate with external payroll providers to prepare inputs and verify that salary processing is accurate and completed on schedule.
• Facilitate end-to-end personnel procedures, covering onboarding, internal transfers, and offboarding activities.
• Draft and manage employment contracts, amendments, reference letters, and education agreements.
• Handle work permit applications and manage short-term registration processes for staff members.
• Oversee daily office operations, including health and safety compliance, site administration, and supply management.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries and office-related requests.
• Maintain and update HR information systems, specifically SuccessFactors, SharePoint, and TimeShepherd.
• Organize onboarding sessions to ensure new hires have a positive initial experience.
• Ensure all HR and office practices adhere to local labor laws and internal company policies.

Requirements

• A completed commercial education with additional HR training, or a recent higher education degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Two to three years of professional experience in operational HR and office environments.
• Prior experience supporting payroll processes through collaboration with external service providers.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and hands-on experience with HR systems like SuccessFactors.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in both English and German.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a Specialist or Generalist capacity or similar roles.

What the company offers

• A meaningful position within a globally recognized organization where employees can make a significant impact.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a collaborative and innovative workplace.
• A flexible hybrid work arrangement.

About the company

Landis+Gyr AG is a leader in driving the transition toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future. The company’s global team develops innovative technologies focused on decarbonization and grid modernization, actively shaping the digital energy era. The organization is deeply committed to creating a better future and a greener tomorrow through its technological advancements.

• Leading the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future.
• Shaping the digital energy era through innovative technologies for decarbonization and grid modernization.
• Committed to creating a better future and a greener tomorrow.