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Results-Driven and Strong Communicator – PMO / Executive Assistant C-Level

80-100% | DE, EN, IT | Zurich region
  • M.Sc. in Economics, German (native), English (fluent), Italian (good proficiency)
  • 12 years of experience in multinational corporations in the DACH region (Automotive, FMCG) as a C-Level Executive Assistant, as well as in project and sales management
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills, goal-oriented and solution-focused, with a strategic mindset, expertise in stakeholder management and digitalization projects
  • Open to new challenges as a C-Level Executive Assistant / Project Assistant (PMO) in the Zurich region (80-100%)

Dedicated assistant and proven organisational talent

60–80% | DE, EN | Aargau (Baden, Lenzburg, Aarau) & Zurich
  • Commercial Federal Diploma, further training in Project Management and Marketing; German (native) and English (fluent)
  • Extensive experience in international and national companies in demanding positions across various industries; strong expertise in administration, organization, project management, and process optimization
  • Independent, proactive, and flexible working style with a flair for creativity and innovation – authentic, transparent, and with a good sense of humor
  • Open to a new challenge with responsibility (60–80%) in the Zurich and Aargau region

Executive Assistant – like Siri, Alexa and ChatGPT, but with heart and reason!

60–80% | DE, EN | Basel, Baden or Zurich area | available immediately
  • BA International Management, certified HR specialist, German (native), English business fluent (6 years working and living in English speaking countries)
  • 17 years of professional experience as EA & virtual assistant in various industries in Switzerland and abroad
  • Tech-savvy, reliable, resilient with strong organizational skills
  • Open for a new challenge (60-80%), preferably with HR related topics, region of Basel, Baden or Zurich city

HR generalist with a future-oriented mindset and hands-on mentality

70–90% | DE, FR | Bern region | available immediately
  • HR Diplom, EMBA in Management & Leadership, Deutsch (Muttersprache), Französisch (Gute Kenntnisse)
  • über 20 Jahre strategische und operative HR Erfahrung, Führungspositionen in KMU, als HR Businesspartner in Grossunternehmen, Privatwirtschaft und öffentlicher Verwaltung
  • Digitalisierung von HR Instrumenten, Prozessoptimierung, Aufbau BGM, Rekrutierung und Employer Branding, Weiterentwicklung HR Bereich, Projektmanagement
  • Sucht spannende Herausforderung in nationalem, innovativem Umfeld mit Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten in einer HR-Führungsrolle oder als HR Business Partner, Region Bern, 70-90%

Dedicated and experienced HR professional with broad expertise and leadership skills

60–80% | DE, IT, EN | Zurich, Bern and Mittelland region | available immediately
  • HR professional with a Federal Diploma, certified Business Economist HF, native speaker of German and Italian, fluent in English, SAP Fieldglass, SAP ERP, SAP HCM
  • More than 6 years of HR experience across the entire employee life cycle, including team leadership, recruitment, KPIs, reports, and analyses for efficiency improvement
  • Project experience in implementing HR systems & tools, vendor management system, including contract adjustments and process optimizations
  • Open to new challenges in HR consulting or team leadership, preferably with a focus on process optimization and digitalization, in the Zurich, Bern, and Central Swiss Region

Assistant – Positive, resilient, and proactive with a can-do attitude

80-100% | DE, EN | Zurich city, Right Zurich Lake Shore
  • Commercial training with further education in procurement & logistics (German/English)
  • 19 years of professional experience, including 7 years as a C-level assistant in various industries in an international environment, and 12 years prior as an operational buyer/dispatcher (global sourcing)
  • Structured working style, organizational talent with a strong service orientation, reliable, highly social, solution-oriented, humorous, motivated, and focused with a cool head in stressful situations
  • Open to new challenges in the city of Zurich/right shore of Lake Zurich

HR Manager with extensive payroll experience (national/international)

80-100% | DE, EN, FR | Region Aarau, Olten, Basel, Zurich, Lucerne
  • Certified Business Economist HF, CAS Payroll Expert, knowledge of Abacus, especially payroll accounting, D/E and good French
  • More than 10 years of HR experience in-house and with providers, mandate management, HR management, payroll, consulting
  • Comprehensive know-how in payroll, advising executives, building, implementing, and optimizing processes and structures
  • Looking for a new challenge in HR/Payroll with leadership or expert responsibility

Highly skilled, hands-on HR Generalist, open to Payroll and HR Administration

100% with at least 60% remote | DE, EN | German-speaking Switzerland
  • Certified HR Specialist, German (native), English (B2)
  • Expertise in recruiting, strong operational skills in the entire HR lifecycle, personnel administration, social insurances, time tracking and absence management, as well as HR projects. Leadership experience
  • Balanced, reliable, and empathetic personality. Highly flexible, forward-thinking, solution- and service-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Open to a new full-time opportunity, preferably in a generalist role and/or payroll in German-speaking Switzerland

Experienced HR expert with a passion for digitalization and process optimization

80–100% | DE, EN | Zurich, Aargau, Zug region
  • Certified business correspondent HR specialist with federal diploma continuous education in HR leadership and human AI German native English fluent
  • Over 10 years of experience in human resources in startups SMEs and large corporations in the real estate and fintech sectors
  • Strong IT affinity enthusiasm for AI technologies and a pragmatic optimistic can-do attitude
  • Open to new challenges with or without team leadership ideally focusing on process optimization and digitalization

Multifaceted Project Coordinator / Executive Assistant (C-Level)

100% | DE, EN, FR | Basel city, Baselland | available Immediately
  • MA in Development Studies and Romance Languages further training in team coaching mental health first aid and HR administration fluent in 7 languages
  • Over 15 years of experience as an Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator at the C level in an international environment including office and event management onboarding and offboarding and training coordination
  • Highly empathetic with strong intercultural skills solution oriented reliable goal driven cooperative and proactive expert in managing global events 20 200 participants
  • Open to new opportunities as a Project Coordinator Executive Assistant or HR Associate

Experienced Executive/Personal Assistant at C-Level – proactive and reliable

100% | DE, EN, FR | Zurich city/area, Zug & Schwyz region | available immediately
  • Commercial diploma (KV EFZ), CAS ‘AI in Finance’, solid IT skills (MS Office, SAP, Concur, Sherpany, Sharedrive, macOS, basic knowledge of Python – AI programming, automation, data processing)
  • 20+ years of experience in the financial industry, 10+ years as executive assistant at C-level, experience in business controlling at executive board level
  • Organisational talent, trustworthy, loyal, discreet and resilient, with clear communication and a quick grasp of complex matters
  • Open to a role as executive assistant at executive board level

Experienced C-level Executive Assistant with a flair for IT and numbers

60% | DE, EN, FR | Left shore of Lake Zurich & Zug region
  • Executive Assistant with a Swiss Federal Diploma, modern assistance expertise (Assistenz 2.0) and Certified Scrum Master. Native German speaker, fluent in English and French, with solid IT knowledge
  • Over 15 years of experience supporting senior executives across various industries (banking, IT, hospitality, social services, building technology)
  • Recognised for strong organisational skills, service orientation, resilience, an affinity for numbers and a keen interest in IT and office tools. Quick to grasp complex matters, proactive, pragmatic and highly efficient with an independent, structured working style
  • Open to a new and dynamic 60% opportunity in the left-shore Lake Zurich or Zug region

Experienced executive & personal assistant with event and lifestyle expertise

80–100% | DE, EN | Greater Zurich area | available immediately
  • Certified event manager, management development, insurance clerk, tourism college, CRM, MS Office, BI tools
  • 20+ years as EA, PA, COO & event manager in finance, legal, art, fashion & lifestyle
  • Executive support, travel & lifestyle management, property & household management, VIP events – discreet, structured, resilient, humorous
  • Open to a demanding role in the HNWI environment / executive & personal assistant / Zurich area / 80–100%

Strategic Executive Assistant (C-Level) with certified expertise in organisational management

60–80% | DE, EN | Aargau & Zurich | available immediately
  • Federal Diploma in Organizational Management, CAS in Digital Office Management, native German speaker, fluent in English, strong digital skills across office and project tools
  • 20 years of experience as a C-Level Executive Assistant in the FMCG sector, with a strong focus on digital transformation
  • Structured, solution-driven, resilient and communicative, with a strategic mindset, long-standing project experience and a strong professional network
  • Open to a part-time Executive Assistant role (60–80%) in a dynamic environment in the Aargau region or Zurich

Comp & Ben / Total Rewards Specialist with broad HR expertise

100% | DE, EN, FR, IT | Lake Zurich & Zug region | available immediately
  • Graduate of EHL Lausanne, dual Master’s in Business Administration, currently completing GRP and ICF Coaching Level 2. Trilingual, proficient in tools such as Mercer, WTW, MarketPay, SuccessFactors, and Workday
  • 8 years of in-house and consulting experience in Compensation & Benefits (incl. Mercer), plus 8 years in Marketing & Communications
  • Analytical and solution-oriented with strong communication skills, international exposure, and a pragmatic, self-driven working style
  • Open to new opportunities in Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards or Talent Acquisition (100%) in the Lake Zurich / Zug region

Strategic HR leader with a strong finance background

100% | DE, EN, IT, FR | Zurich, Central Switzerland, Aargau | available immediately
  • Executive MBA from IMD Lausanne and degree in Business Administration from Chur University of Applied Sciences. Fluent in German, English, and Italian; very good command of French
  • 15 years of leadership experience in financial services, telecom, and business services. Key positions include: Head of HR (4.5 years), Group Compensation & Benefits (6 years), Workforce Management (5.5 years), HR Controlling (6 years), and Chief of Staff (3 years)
  • Brings a business-oriented HR perspective with a strong focus on cost efficiency, measurable impact, and strategic alignment at the intersection of people and finance
  • Currently seeking a new challenge as Head of HR, Head of Compensation & Benefits, or Chief of Staff (Strategy/HR/Finance) in the Zurich, Central Switzerland, or Aargau region

Lead Payroll and HR Services with project and leadership experience

80–100% | DE, EN | Zurich, Lucerne & Aargau region | hybrid
  • Certified Specialist in Finance and Accounting (Swiss Federal Diploma), currently completing HR Manager training; experienced with SAP, Abacus, Sage, Calitime
  • Over 10 years of professional experience, including 9+ years in accounting and fiduciary services and 7+ years in payroll & HR administration, incl. year-end closing and audits; industries: consumer goods, industry, fiduciary, public sector
  • Proven leadership experience, including leading change and digitalisation projects, pension fund management, HR controlling and time & attendance processes
  • Open to leadership roles in payroll/HR services or as HR lead in smaller structures (80–100%, with remote flexibility)

Executive Assistant with international background and cross-cultural competence at C-level

100% | DE, EN | Basel area | available immediately
  • Qualified Business Economist (HF) with further training in HR, Change Management, and HR & Office Management, German (native) and English (fluent)
  • Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant in the areas of life sciences, mechanical engineering, chemicals/coatings, private equity, and dental
  • Highly organized, resilient, communicative, and responsible – with strong cross-functional thinking and a high degree of independence
  • Open to an Executive or Personal Assistant role with project responsibilities, ideally involving HR, Marketing, or Procurement in the Basel area

Executive Assistant with strategic vision, structured and solution-oriented

100% | DE, EN | Zurich, Zug, Schwyz, Lucerne, Basel region
  • Certified Management Assistant, Project Management Certificate (IPMA Level D), further training in Organizational Development and Change Management; currently completing qualifications as a Systemic Coach and Business Mentor with a Swiss Federal Diploma
  • Over 7 years’ experience as Executive Assistant at C-level and senior management level, including project management and organizational development (automotive, mechanical engineering, technology)
  • Highly organized and forward-thinking, proactive and adaptable, communicative and positive, with a strong sense of responsibility and willingness to travel
  • Open to a new challenge as Executive Assistant (with a strategic focus), Project Coordinator, PMO, or in People Development (flexible regarding location/relocation)

Assistant with a strong background in HR, Legal and Compliance

80–100% | DE, EN | Zurich area | available immediately
  • Commercial Federal Diploma, German (native) and English (fluent)
  • Extensive assistant experience across various industries, highly skilled in calendar and travel management, client support including reception, correspondence, office management and event coordination
  • Strong client- and service-oriented mindset, highly organized, flexible, committed, reliable and trustworthy
  • Open to an assistant role with a focus on organizational responsibilities in Zurich and the surrounding area

Global HR Leader | Transformation & Talent Strategy | (Sr.) Director-Level Roles

100% | DE, EN, FR | DE/FR Switzerland
  • Master’s degree (Dipl.-Vw.) & systemic business coach, German, English & French (fluent)
  • 15+ years HR leadership in Pharma and High-Tech (R&D, Manufacturing and Commercial; global corporation & mid-sized)
  • Expertise in Transformation, TM, Org Design, Talent & Workforce Strategy, C&B
  • Searching for a Multi-site or BU HR Director role, Head HR

Strategic HR Leader, multidisciplinary with a passion for transformation

100% | EN, FR, DE | flexible across Switzerland | available immediately
  • Masters in HR, lawyer, coach and project manager, English (native), French (fluent), German (proficient)
  • Strategic HR leader with commercial, M&A, change management, legal and financial skills, led award-winning initiatives, more than 20 years of professional experience in CH/UK/FR
  • Multicultural, multilingual, upskilled in digital transformation (IMD) and AI, passion to drive HR transformation.
  • Open for HR Director, HR Transformation, Global / regional HR Business Partner, People & Culture roles, flexible across CH (Zurich, Zug, St. Gallen, Bern, Basel)

C-Level Executive Assistant with leadership and project Experience

100% | DE, EN | Central Switzerland, greater Zurich area | immediately available
  • MAS in Business Management (ongoing), CAS in Change Management, Business Excellence and Creative Leadership, BSc in Business Administration, German (native), English (fluent)
  • Several years of C-level experience with a strong HR focus, leadership background in international environments, approx. 10 years in the financial sector
  • Kanban methodology, strong analytical and strategic mindset, high IT affinity, resilient, reliable, quick to grasp new topics, proactive
  • Open to an Executive Assistant role with strategic responsibilities and/or leadership duties | (HR) Project Management

Inspiring HR professional with a passion for learning, development & transformation

80–100% | DE, EN, FR | Zurich, Zug & Schwyz region
  • Certified HR Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education and multiple accreditations in talent assessment (MBTI, SHL), German, English and French (fluent)
  • 20+ years of HR expertise across international environments – from start-ups to large corporations in FinTech, banking, insurance and media
  • Strong affinity for facilitation & presentation, process optimization, project management and new technologies. Known for being innovative, empathetic, and confident in both presence and communication
  • Open to senior HR leadership roles in SMEs or corporate L&D positions with a focus on leadership and talent development

Chief People Officer with a Growth Mindset | Swiss & Global HR Expertise

100% | DE, EN, FR | flexible across Switzerland | available immediately
  • HR Manager NDS FH, MAS in Business Excellence, CAS in Psychology of the Future Workplace, HRIS expertise (Workday), German, English and French (fluent)
  • 20+ years of Swiss and international HR leadership experience across Defence, Pharma, Public Sector and Professional Services
  • Proven track record in Transformation (Digitalization, M&A, Carve-Outs, Divestments, new Operating Models) and in Operational Excellence (Payroll, Pension Schemes, Employment Law)
  • Open to roles as Chief People Officer, HR Director or Global HR Business Partner, flexible across Switzerland

(Senior) Payroll specialist with strategic perspective and hands-on approach

80% | DE, EN | Aargau, Limmattal, Zurich area | available immediately
  • Degree in Business Economics (FH), proficient in SAP HCM, SAP SF, Abacus, LOGA, UKA, PEP Polypoint; German (native), English (very good)
  • 8 years of experience in payroll and social insurances (up to 5,000 employees), including mandate-based payroll services
  • Proven track record in system migrations and managing interfaces between SAP HCM and related systems, analytical, cross-functional thinker with pragmatic, quality-driven approach
  • Open to a new in-house role as (Senior) Payroll Specialist, ideally with additional responsibilities and/or project work; also interested in leading a small team (2–3 employees)

People & Operations – HR cross-functional role

100% | DE, HR, EN | Switzerland | available immediately
  • Diploma in Hotel Management (EFZ), certified vocational trainer, Inclusive Mindset Badge, internal coaching and team leader courses; German and Croatian (native), English (fluent)
  • 4+ years in hospitality, 5+ years in HR and people management, including HR operations and recruiting; coaching and employee development in hospitality and a Big4 company
  • Experience across the full people management cycle, HR reporting including budget planning, retention talks, and process automation
  • Open to HR interface roles, HR Business Partner, and HR operations positions, with active involvement in HR process improvements and projects

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