VP of People

at  Distran AG

WHO WE ARE

Distran is a fast-growing, award-winning, Swiss high technology company producing an extraordinary product: a sensor that literally sees the sounds. Our unique product is used by major global players in Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power and even Space Exploration to detect gas leaks before they become dangerous to either humans or the environment. With strong growth in 35+ countries, our company continues to expand thanks to our amazing people passionate about innovation, climate change, and protecting the environment.

As VP of people, you shape the future of Distran by recruiting and retaining the top talent of the industry. You oversee the complete personnel lifecycle; you develop and drive the HR team, aligned with company goals; you drive the organization growth, in Switzerland and internationally.

In this role you will be responsible to:

• Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives in line with the overall business strategy and company’s culture.
• Planning and development of the organization’s human resources working closely with CEO/CTO to ensure alignment with company’s goals.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining a fair compensation system and performance management system.
• Serving as a point of contact and advisor to the executive team and leaders on all HR-related matters. Support employees and leaders with personnel issues.
• Ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations in all Distran’s locations. Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures. Ensures efficient handling of HR documentation and correspondence.
• Overseeing and managing HR administrative tasks as well as recruitment activities.
• Develop HR metrics and reports to inform management and identify trends for improvement.