People Operations Specialist (80-100%) - Zurich at LumApps

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Operations, HR Generalist, Swiss Labour Law, German Labour Law, Employee Lifecycle Management, Payroll Coordination, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Employee Support, HR Advisory, Compliance, Organizational Skills, Proactive Mindset, Confidentiality, Bilingual Communication, Project Participation

Industry

Software Development

Description

LumApps is now more than just an Employee Experience Platform — it is an AI-powered Employee Hub that supports companies in their digital transformation of communication, collaboration, and engagement with their customers, partners, and above all their employees. Our platform is a proven leader in this dynamic market with a truly unique vision and product. It has been deployed by Fortune 500 clients around the world and is delivering meaningful business benefits. LumApps is identified as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Intranet Packaged Solutions as well as in Intranets Forrester Wave, and regularly selected for the French Tech Next40/120 program. ✨ In 2025, LumApps strengthened its leadership position by partnering with Beekeeper, a pioneer in frontline employee experience solutions. This strategic collaboration expands our reach and impact across all types of workers — from HQ to the frontline. Our mission: To make people feel that they belong and have a purpose. To create an environment where all employees are engaged and work together towards the same goal. Over 700 leading companies trust our solution to: 🎯 Improve the productivity of their teams with our AI-powered Collaborative Experience Platform integrated with both Google and Microsoft collaborative suites, 🎯 Transform employees into real ambassadors of their company, 🎯 Make employees more efficient and better connected to their peers and relevant information, regardless of their location, with the tools and information they need at their fingertips, 🎯 Help companies reduce turnover, accelerate employee onboarding, better collaborate and share knowledge, and even improve their customer experiences. With a team of over 600 Lumies spread across 11 offices (Lyon, Paris, Lille, Sophia Antipolis, London, Barcelona, Hamburg, Austin, Tokyo, Zurich, Krakow), we support large enterprises all around the world. Over the past year, we have been driving an ambitious phase in our journey under the impulse of our new shareholder Bridgepoint, aimed at propelling us to become the clear leader in our market and shine worldwide in our industry. We are looking for individuals who are excited to actively participate in this transformation. If these core values sound like you: "be bold, do amazing things", "say what you mean, do what you say", "one team, same mission", "always be evolving": apply now! *Team* As our People Operations Specialist you will be the main HR point of contact for our Swiss and German employees and contractors. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensure compliance with local labour regulations and support the experience of the employees. You will thrive in this role if you: - Enjoy balancing operational detail with people-focused initiatives. - Want to build scalable HR processes for a growing international team. - Are passionate about ensuring compliance while improving employee experience. *Missions* HR Administration & Legal Compliance Act as the local HR representative responsible for day-to-day People Operations in Switzerland & Germany. Manage the full employee lifecycle for both Switzerland & Germany: onboarding, internal changes, and offboarding. Prepare and maintain HR documentation in compliance with local employment law, including: Employment contracts, annexes, termination documents, work certificates etc. Payroll Coordination & Benefits Coordinate monthly payroll with the external payroll provider: collect variable elements, validate payslips, check statutory and company benefits. Manage absences and leaves (vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity, parental leave, and other statutory absences) for Swiss and German employees. Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS (Lucca) Responsible for the administration of employee benefits and insurance programs, ensuring accurate records and smooth liaison with external providers, brokers, and relevant authorities. Employee Support & HR Advisory Serve as a trusted advisor to global HR business partners, managers and employees regarding HR policies, labour law, compensation and benefits. Promote a positive employee experience and support company culture and engagement initiatives. Projects & Continuous Improvement Participate in transversal HR projects and contribute to the evolution of HR processes. Localise global People policies for the Swiss and German context when needed. Prepare HR reports and KPIs (headcount, turnover, etc) *Skills* At least 3 years of experience in HR Operations or HR Generalist roles, ideally in an international or fast-growing environment. Strong knowledge of Swiss labour law and statutory employment processes, knowledge of German labor law/market is an advantage People-oriented and solutions-driven mindset, focused on delivering a high-quality experience Organized, reliable, proactive, and able to manage confidential information with discretion Experience with HRIS Fluent in English and German (written & spoken). Nice to Have Previous experience in a European or multi-country HR role. Experience working with external payroll and legal providers. 💡 Why You’ll Love Working at LumApps At LumApps, we believe in fostering an environment where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Here's a glimpse of what we offer: 📱 Phone & Home Internet costs reimbursement up to 80 CHF/month 🛡️ Pension scheme plan with 3 options to choose from 💻 Home office set-up reimbursement 📚 Personal Learning & Development Budget of 1500 USD/year 🎉 25 days of annual leave/year and 2 Mental Health days off per year We aim to celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Responsibilities

The People Operations Specialist will manage the full employee lifecycle for Swiss and German employees, ensuring compliance with local labor regulations. They will also coordinate payroll and employee benefits while promoting a positive employee experience.