HR & Payroll Specialist (50-60%)
About the job
NextKidney SA is a fast-growing innovative company developing and commercializing the world’s first portable hemodialysis device. We do business in Europe, Asia, and US. You will collaborate with Investment funds (VC’s), foundations and companies all over the world and be part of an open modern working atmosphere where business and professional human values meet.
Our company mission : create a better life for Dialysis patients all over the world !
For our HR Department
The HR & Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting day-to-day human resources operations and ensuring smooth payroll processes within the organization.The ideal candidate has specific HR and payroll education and is detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
- Prepare employment contracts, amendments, certificates, and related HR documentation
- Maintain and update employee records in accordance with legal and internal requirements
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes for employees
- Track attendance, leave, and absences, and ensure accurate data collection
- Prepare monthly payroll inputs and liaise with external or internal payroll providers
- Support recruitment logistics such as job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate follow-up
- Organize and monitor the annual evaluation and salary increment cycle
- Maintain training records and employee development documentation
- Serve as a point of contact for employee queries related to HR policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal HR practicese
- Maintain proper filing and archiving of HR and administrative documents
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and ensure smooth operational workflows
- Provide occasional support to the finance department, including preparation of accounting documents, invoice collection, expense claim processing and updating financial spreadsheets
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Good knowledge of and experience with Swiss labour law, pension plans, social security, payroll administration and HR administrative processes
- Experience with French payroll processes, labour law and regulations is a plus
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience with Office Maker staff or payroll tools is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, HR Specialist with Federal Diploma, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar HR and payroll role
- Fluent in English and French
Start of the mission
As soon as possible
Activity rate
50-60%
We offer
- Participation to innovative projects being part of a team of experts
- The opportunity to contribute to the development of a first-in-class portable hemodialysis device
- A dynamic and international working environment
- Collaboration with experienced professionals across HR, finance, quality, regulatory, clinical and business functions
- A modern working atmosphere where collaboration and human values are key
To apply
Important remarks
For this particular position, please note that only candidates possessing a Swiss passport or those from UE-27/AELE.