Who we are
At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.
Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,
Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.
HR Services Specialist
More about the role:
- Issue and process employment contracts
- Enter data into the HR system (SuccessFactors / SAP)
- Ensure data quality and timely forwarding of payroll-relevant data to the payroll department
- Manage employment contract amendments, internal transfers, changes in working hours, promotions, unpaid leave, retirements, and more
- Process entries and leavings in the HR System and in collaboration with other departments (e.g., IT, facilities) and line managers
- Monitor job descriptions and issue various agreements (e.g., training, confidentiality)
- Assist with personnel life-changing events in collaboration with HR BP / HR Manager
- Counsel line managers, employees, and HR colleagues in German and English on various topics (e.g., further education, unpaid leave, maternity leave)
- Provide support in annual processes such as appraisals, salary, and bonus processes
- Offer second-level support for HR systems such as the time recording system (Atoss)
- Advise employees on HR directives, policies, procedures, and systems
- Liaise with governmental authorities and administrations
- Handle announcement formalities and follow up on pending cases in coordination with payroll
- Contact authorities for social insurance matters (maternity, short and long-term sickness, pension fund, accident)
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g., IT, reception), HR BPs, HR Managers, and line managers
- At least 2 years of experience in HR administration in an international environment, very good understanding of the employee lifecycle
- Very good understanding of HR Process and systems (SAP Success Factor), up to date HR knowledge
- Proficient in German and English
- Experience with Swiss administration, payroll and labor law is very nice to have
- Strong team player with good communication skills, high customer orientation and service thinking
- Very good MS Office skills (especially in excel)
Our offer:
- An open corporate culture, supportive atmosphere
- Permanent employment and stable working conditions
- High innovation pace and interesting med-tech products
- Cafeteria benefit system covering private medical care etc.
- Support in further training and development opportunities
- Modern office with comfortable working environment
- Onboarding program provided with close cooperation with your LM and the team
- Support in further training and development opportunities
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.