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HR Generalist (m/f/x)

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HR Generalist (m/f/x)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

HR Generalist (m/f/x)

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Compliance

12 days ago

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Zürich, Switzerland

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

12 October 2026

What they need


Description Founded in 1946, THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES is recognized as a leader in skin care, makeup, fragrances and hair care. In Switzerland, ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES is represented by the following brands: Estée Lauder, Clinique, Lab Series, M.A.C, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Tom Ford, Smashbox, Glamglow, Origins and many more.

At our headquarters in the city of Zurich, we are looking for a

HR Generalist in full-time (all genders) Main Responsibilities

  • You will independently handle employee lifecycle-related processes, mainly onboarding and offboarding, including the administration and organization of the Welcome Day for Corporate Office employees.
  • Employee Data Management: Monitoring and reporting HR KPIs, managing the rolling forecast of personnel budgets, preparing HR data reports, and ensuring data accuracy.
  • You will serve as the main point of contact for our German-speaking Point of Sales (POS) and Corporate Office employees on all HR administrative matters.
  • You will independently prepare and update all employment contracts.
  • You will work closely with internal and external HR stakeholders, including EMEA and Global Centers of Excellence (CoEs), ensuring a smooth flow of information.
  • You will organize recurring HR events (such as Town Hall meetings and meeting minutes) and keep organizational charts up to date.
  • You will act as the superuser and main point of contact (POC) for the time and attendance system.
  • You will ensure the accuracy and compliance of all HR regulations, policies, processes, and procedures, in cooperation with the HR Manager.
  • You will support and implement various HR projects as required.
  • You will provide support throughout the POS recruitment process.

Qualifications Qualifications & Experience:

  • HR specialist certificate or equivalent further training
  • 2-3 years of professional experience in a similar admin role, preferably in the field of human resources and good knowledge of Swiss employment law and social security system
  • Solution and service oriented, forward thinking, and proactive team-player
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high level of discretion, confidentiality, and integrity. Ability to communicate with different stakeholders at all levels.
  • Facility to deal with ambiguity and adapt to changing environment. Ability to respond efficiently, flexibly and innovatively to the needs of the company and its employees in a dynamic and international environment.
  • Ability to see the big picture and quickly connect the dots
  • "Hands-on" personality with an organized, structured way of working
  • Strong independence and personal responsibility, assertiveness with team spirit, as well as a professional demeanor.
  • Very good German and English skills, spoken and written, French is a plus

Here's What You Can Look Forward To

  • To work with the diverse brands of the Estée Lauder Companies in the areas of make-up, skin care, hair care & fragrance.
  • Wide range of attractive benefits, including a performance-oriented and market-driven remuneration
  • A quick assumption of responsibility and the opportunity to develop your potential.
  • A positive working atmosphere with a cooperative partnership and an appreciative and appreciative corporate culture

Does this role sound like your perfect next challenge? Do you love the beauty industry, are you an organized personality and enjoy daily contact with many people? Then you've come to the right place. Apply now!

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