HR Operations Specialist / HR Operations Specialistess

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, demonstrating its core commitment to high-quality carbon removal 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 globally purpose-driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders ready to take on the world’s greatest challenges.

Will you join us?

Your Mission

Job Description

• HR Operations: Deliver reliable, compliant, and efficient HR Operations services for our workforce in Switzerland and abroad across the full employee lifecycle, including contract management, onboarding/offboarding, leave and absence administration, reference letters, lifecycle changes, and related HR cases.
• HR Data Management: Ensure employee records in Abacus (HRIS) are always up to date and reflect all organizational changes.
• Employee Support: Support employees in person and via our ticketing system, ensuring timely and service-oriented responses.
• HR Process Ownership: Oversee and update core HR processes to ensure full compliance with labor law and internal policies, covering lifecycle-related workflows.
• HR Tools Management: Work confidently with various tools, such as Abacus, ServiceNow, Docusign, Outlook, and SharePoint, and create/manage purchase requisition requests in SAP.
• Learning & Development Support: Manage the monthly onboarding program and support the administration for our leadership training sessions (locations, communication, invoices).

Your Story

Requirements

• Educational Background: Completed a commercial apprenticeship (EFZ) and hold further HR education (e.g., Federal Diploma in Human Resources).
• Swiss HR Expertise: Solid knowledge of Swiss labor law, social insurance, and HR administration practices in Switzerland.
• HR Lifecycle & Technology Proficiency: Hands-on experience across end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, proficient with various HR tools (e.g., Abacus), and strong MS Office and overall digital skills.
• Service & Precision: Strong service-oriented and solution-focused mindset, paired with excellent communication, attention to detail, and a structured, reliable working style, especially when handling confidential data.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and support colleagues proactively.
• Language Skills: Fluent in German and English.

What We Offer

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus 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: 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: Salary ranges are assigned based on the level of seniority and the specific market median for 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 represents flexibility – you can choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.