Get to Know Climeworks
Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions.
Climeworks advises companies on their carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. The company operates the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, showcasing its core commitment to high-quality carbon removal that is supported by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment.
By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society.
We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global, purpose-driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders who are ready to take on the world's greatest challenges.
Will you join us?
Your Mission
Job Description
- Strategic Partner: You will be the go-to HR sparring partner and trusted advisor for our leaders, guiding them through all HR-related themes.
- People & Processes: You will ensure smooth and efficient HR processes along the entire employee life cycle – from workforce planning and recruiting to onboarding, performance management, talent development, case management, and compensation in close collaboration with our HR operation experts.
- Recruitment Strategy: You will take ownership of end-to-end recruiting, ensuring we attract, select, and hire top talent while delivering an excellent candidate experience.
- Culture & Engagement: You will give our culture a voice by running initiatives such as our culture survey, translating insights into concrete actions that foster an inspiring and inclusive workplace.
- Business Impact: You will ensure our people strategy drives business success by bringing HR expertise to organizational design, change management, coaching, facilitation, and communication.
- Innovation & Development: You will support the continuous evolution of HR as a function, undertaking process improvements and HR analytics to implement impactful HR projects that shape the future of work.
Your Story
Requirements
- Education: You hold a degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: You possess at least 5 years of HR business partner experience with a focus on supporting employees based in Switzerland, preferably in the industrial, tech, or capital goods sectors.
- Labor Law Knowledge: You are well-versed in Swiss labor law and employment practices and can confidently guide leaders through them.
- Talent Acquisition: You have hands-on recruiting experience or are eager to expand your HR toolkit and discover the excitement of finding and hiring great talent.
- Consulting & Collaboration: You are comfortable working across all management levels, combining strong consulting skills with the ability to influence and drive decisions without formal authority.
- Ownership & Improvement: You operate with autonomy, responsibility, and discretion, always seeking ways to enhance processes and elevate operational excellence.
- Languages & Personality: You communicate fluently in English and German, and as a warm, approachable person with a sharp mind, you build trust and strong relationships with ease.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
What We Offer
- Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, in addition to public holidays.
- Flexibility: Work in a way that suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
- Ownership: A fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.
- Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.
- Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
- Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.
- Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned based on the level of seniority and the location-specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.
Formalities
This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.
The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.
Apply online using the form below.