HR Generalist – Focus Payroll 60-100%

Permanent employee, Full or part-time · Zimex HQ, ZimB Altenrhein

What we are looking for

Are you a detail-oriented HR professional with a passion for payroll and a knack for people operations? Do you thrive in a role where precision meets people, and where your work directly impacts employee satisfaction and organizational success? We’re looking for an HR Generalist to join our team - someone who can confidently take ownership of payroll while also supporting a wide range of HR functions, from onboarding and employee support to compliance and process improvement. If you're someone who enjoys balancing numbers with nurturing a positive workplace culture, this could be the perfect role for you.

Your main tasks

Run monthly payroll, coordinating international cases and ensuring compliance with Swiss and international regulations.
Handle general HR administration, including responding to employee inquiries and maintaining accurate documentation.
Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and cross-functional coordination across locations.
Support HR operations in Altenrhein, including monthly on-site visits and handling work permits and residency documentation for international staff.
Lead recruitment activities, from job postings and candidate screening to interviews and communication.
Oversee HR operations, including compliance, attendance, reporting, records, training logistics, and employee support across sites.
Advise managers on employee relations, supporting development, performance, and disciplinary matters.
Drive HR system and process improvements, with a focus on innovation and the use of AI tools.
Be a culture ambassador, helping to foster a positive, adaptable, and people-centric work environment.

Your qualifications

3+ years of experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in an international environment
Hands-on experience with Swiss payroll processes; knowledge of international payroll coordination is a plus
Fluent in German and English (minimum C1 level in both)
Proficient in Microsoft 365; experience with Abacus and Personio is a big plus
A proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for HR and a willingness to learn and grow
Comfortable with change and ambiguity; thrives in a fast-moving, evolving environment
This is an on-site role with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and visibility
Willingness to travel once a month to Altenrhein; having a personal car is an advantage, as the location is difficult to reach by public transport.

What we offer

Join a small, agile HR team where your work truly makes a difference. Experience the fast-paced and dynamic world of aviation, where every day brings something new. At Zimex Aviation, we value people over processes and foster a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.

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About us

Established in 1969, ZIMEX AVIATION has continuously delivered worldwide specialized remote field operations. Based in Switzerland, the ZIMEX AVIATION Group holds a Swiss and an Austrian Air Operator Certificate, owns its Maintenance Repair Facility and an Aviation Training Organization. With our 300 staff members, we operate and maintain our fleet of over 30 turboprop aircraft under European EASA Aviation Standards. Major petroleum industry companies, international humanitarian organizations, governments, UN agencies, express cargo and mail customers count on the proven professionalism, vast aviation know-how, own spare parts logistics, excellent safety record and high dispatch reliability of ZIMEX AVIATION.

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