Senior HR Manager*in (60-80%, 6 Monate befristet)

As Senior HR Manager*in, you will take over the operational responsibility for the entire HR department of ViCOLLECTIVE during a maternity leave replacement. You are close to the operation: You work actively in the HR day-to-day business and ensure that our HR processes run professionally and smoothly along the entire Employee Lifecycle – with a special focus on our Espresso Bars, the roastery, bakery, and filling plant in Eglisau. A clear focus of your role is the reduction of fluctuation in the Espresso Bars – here you take concrete responsibility for measures and results, not just for analysis. You lead and develop our HR Specialist and ensure a smooth and service-oriented HR operation together with her. In addition to the operational day-to-day business, you will specifically contribute to selected organizational and HR development topics and help to successfully continue existing initiatives. The position is limited from November 2026 to early June 2027. For a secure entry, a regulated handover is planned before the start of the position, so that you can act from day one. You will take over the following areas of responsibility: Operational HR responsibility Responsibility for the professional and efficient processing of all HR processes along the Employee Lifecycle – with a special focus on the frontline area (Espresso Bars, roastery, bakery, filling plant). Ensuring a smooth HR operation and being the first point of contact for employees and managers in all personnel-related questions. Responsibility for contract management, labor law issues, and compliance with internal guidelines and legal requirements. Recruiting Active responsibility for recruiting with a special focus on the rapid, high-quality filling of Barista positions. Conducting job interviews, controlling the funnel, and close cooperation with the department heads. Responsibility for filling other key positions. Payroll & Finance interface Responsibility for HR-side payroll preparation as a central interface to Finance. Ensuring correct and timely salary data, mutations, and hourly wage calculations. Cooperation with managers Close cooperation with the management and managers in operational HR topics. Support in questions around Talent & People Development, culture, and organization. Team leadership Technical and personal leadership of an HR Specialist. Clear prioritization, target agreements, and feedback in the day-to-day business. HR Controlling & Reporting Responsibility for reducing fluctuation in the Espresso Bars as a measurable goal: active control towards the target value. Monitoring relevant HR key figures (fluctuation, Time-to-Hire, absences, HR costs) and reporting to the management – including the impact of the measures taken. ca. 5 years of relevant experience in a comparable HR role – ideally in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Hands-on mentality and joy in operational HR work in the day-to-day business. Broad HR expertise in the areas of HR Operations and HR Admin, recruitment, and labor law. Conceptual and strategic experience in topics such as Talent & People Development is an advantage. Good understanding of Swiss labor law and contract law. Experience in building or developing organizations and HR structures is an advantage. Pragmatic, solution-oriented work style with a view of what really matters in the operation. Leadership experience, empathy, and communication skills. A key role with direct influence on culture, leadership, and corporate development. Close cooperation with the CEO and the management. A value-oriented, ambitious environment with a lot of design scope. A dynamic work environment with a clear focus on impact, growth, and humanity. Coffee & Enjoyment: Free coffee drinks in all ViCAFE bars as well as a free coffee subscription for home.