HR Generalist

If you are passionate about people, and enjoy working in a global thriving partnership organization, Westernacher is the place to be

We are currently looking for an **HR Generalist**to drive our HR Operations in Austria and Switzerland.

**Your responsibilities**:
- Partner with senior business leadership in Austria and Switzerland as well as with global and regional HR management to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices which will support the strategic growth and operations of the business.
- Provide HR expertise in the areas of employee relations, compensation, employee lifecycle, etc.
- Collaborate with the global HR team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.
- Support Westernacher employees in Austria and Switzerland during the whole employee lifecycle - from contract creation, preboarding, onboarding, and development to offboarding.
- Prepare internal documentation such as contracts, annexes, certificate of employment, reports, etc.
- Maintain digital and paper employee files as per local and global compliance standards
- Collaborate with external vendors and partners, e.g. payroll company, legal advisors, auditors, pension and healthcare providers, social benefit providers, tax authorities, etc.

**Your skills and experience**:
- Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Public Administration or Economics or equivalent working experience
- Previous experience as HR Generalist is an asset
- Good knowledge / readiness to acquaint yourself with the employment legal framework and regulations in Austria and Switzerland
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills in German and English, both verbal and written
- Natural curiosity, readiness to learn and customer-service mindset
- High integrity to safeguard compliance standards and company values
- Ability to manage multiple, complex issues, think on your feet and prioritize projects
- Attention to detail, pragmatic approach and strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent Office 365 skills; previous experience with an HRIS is an asset

**Our promise**:
- Environment of open communication, trust and regular feedback
- International company culture and mínimal hierarchical structure
- Opportunities to learn and develop your expertise
- Partnership culture with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and opportunity for partnership/co-ownership
- Competitive remuneration package (salary, bonus, social benefits, etc.)
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working model

**Interested? Then, don't hesitate to apply**

**This is WE**:
Committed to innovation, since 1969 Westernacher Consulting operates worldwide, with more than 1000 consultants in Europe, Asia and the Americas. We provide global business and SAP consulting, serving medium to large sized enterprises striving for innovation, operational excellence and profitable, sustainable growth. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, Westernacher Consulting is the global leader in business process and technology innovation.

Living, working, and operating in partnership. We are inquisitive, creative thinkers with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We question new ways of working, think differently and are willing to try out new approaches to create value and innovation for our customers. All of this makes us pioneers in our field and keeps us responsive, quality-focused and results-oriented.

Westernacher is a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Westernacher is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.