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At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. Were dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

HR Services Specialist (with German skills)

Purpose of the job:

As an HR Services team member, you will provide excellent administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle. You will deliver first-class HR administration services to employees across different departments, levels, and functions. In this role, you will work closely with HR Business Partners and HR Managers to support employees in a variety of HR-related matters.

More about the role:

• Handling HR-related administrative queries of employees and line managers
• Connecting with HR BP / HR Manager to manage the administrative life-cycle of employees
• Issuing and processing employment contracts, enrol staff to the various insurances, entering data in our HR System (SuccessFactors / SAP)
• Responsible for data quality in our HR Systems and forwarding payroll relevant data to payroll on time
• Issuing and processing employment contract amendments, changes in function, internal transfers, changes in working hours, promotions, unpaid leave, retirements, changes in civil status, etc.
• Processing of entries and leavings in the system and in close collaboration with other departments (eg. IT, facilities) and the line managers
• Support in local HR projects and continuous improvement of HR processes and services as required
• Ensure monthly payroll preparations are ready for Payroll

More about you:

• Proven experience issuing/processing employment contracts and amendments, handling onboarding modules, and managing employee data changes (leaving, transfers, promotions, hours changes, etc.)
• Fluent in German (minimum C1) and English (minimum B2), both written and spoken
• Cross-functional collaboration: Ability to work with HR Business Partners/Managers, IT, facilities, payroll, and other departments
• High level of independence, accountability, and attention to detail, with the ability to perform accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Solid experience with HR systems (ideally SuccessFactors, SAP, or Workday), strong Excel skills, and at least basic reporting and analytics capabilities
• Experience supporting HR in a multinational environment or with diverse employee populations 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.

Magdalena Suszek, Talent Acquisition Partner, is looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.

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.