Estée Lauder Companies HR Specialist
- Location
- GalgenenSchwyzSwitzerland
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Estée Lauder Companies seeks an HR Specialist for maternity cover (80–100%) in Galgenen, Switzerland, December 2026–July 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage full personnel administration cycle including onboarding, amendments, and separations for over 400 employees
- Serve as primary contact for line managers and employees on all HR process-related inquiries
- Maintain time tracking systems and ensure their proper functioning
- Independently prepare interim and employment certificates in German and English using designated certificate tools
- Support training of apprentices within the HR department
- Process employee life events including births, marriages, and service anniversaries
- Coordinate with social insurance institutions and external agencies regarding accidents, maternity, paternity, and unpaid leave
- Maintain statistics and prepare regular HR reporting
- Contribute to local and global HR projects
- Ensure all processes and documentation comply with internal (SOX) and external regulations including social insurance requirements
- Drive continuous process improvement initiatives
- Assist with monthly payroll processing as knowledge permits
Qualifications
- Completed HR training or equivalent qualification
- Multi-year experience in personnel administration
- Solid knowledge of employment law
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize workload
- Ability to work precisely and efficiently, especially under pressure
- Independent, structured, and conscientious work approach
- Excellent communication skills with discretion and team orientation
- Fluent German and English language skills
Skills
Experience
Multi-year experience in personnel administration; payroll expertise is advantageous but not required.
Education
Completed HR training or equivalent qualification
Workplace
This position is based in Galgenen, Schwyz, Switzerland, within easy reach of Lucerne.
Benefits
Attractive social benefits and attractive perks; home office opportunity available
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