Human Resources Generalist / Human Resources Generalist

embotech AG - March 16, 2026

Join Our Team at Embotech!

Embotech is an award-winning software scale-up developing cutting-edge autonomous driving technology and solutions for autonomous vehicles, focusing on private ground applications such as trucks at port terminals and passenger cars in factories. We are delivering safe autonomous transportation by leveraging the real-time optimization technology that we have been developing since 2013. Our team consists of highly skilled employees passionate about excellence and efficiency. We are seeking motivated individuals to help us tackle one of the most complex challenges of tomorrow and propel our company to the next level.

Position: Human Resources Generalist

We are currently on the lookout for a Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team. In this role, you will manage HR administration for employees across our offices in Zurich, Munich, Rotterdam, and other international locations, ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations. As a key member of the HR team, you will collaborate closely with the Head of HR and the Payroll Expert, supporting a wide range of HR activities throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • HR Administration: Manage employment contracts and amendments; coordinate and execute onboarding and offboarding processes; handle administrative tasks related to employee changes (e.g., salary adjustments and promotions); ensure compliance with Swiss employment law and internal policies; collaborate with the payroll expert and external payroll providers by providing monthly employee mutations.
  • Recruiting: Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements; publish job advertisements on relevant job boards; manage the applicant tracking process, including reviewing applications and coordinating candidate communication; organize and coordinate interview schedules; ensure a positive candidate experience through clear and timely communication; manage offer preparation, including drafting employment contracts and compensation proposals.
  • Performance Management: Support and coordinate the annual performance review cycle, including timelines, communication, and process guidance.
  • Employee Development: Support training and development activities, including succession planning initiatives.
  • HR Processes and Policies: Support the implementation of HR processes, policies, and initiatives; contribute to HR projects and the continuous improvement of HR practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an international HR Generalist role.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and German; additional languages are a plus.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and international environment.
  • Solid knowledge of Swiss employment law and HR best practices.
  • Experience with HR tools and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We prefer to have this position filled as soon as possible.

Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

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