HR & Finance Manager

Job Posting: HR & Finance Manager (Phase 1)

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Reports to: Secretary General (Phase 1 & 2); COO/CFO (Phase 3)
Direct Reports: None initially (may expand with specialists on TVA)
Contract: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR & Finance Manager to build and lead our people and finance operations during a key period of organisational development. This hybrid role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on financial management. You will help us attract, engage, and retain top talent while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and financial transparency.

You will play a central role in shaping our culture, processes, and financial discipline as our organisation evolves through its next phases of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Human Resources
  • Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, and workforce planning.
  • Maintain and update job descriptions, employment contracts, and performance frameworks.
  • Support annual performance review cycles in partnership with leadership.
  • Manage Compensation & Benefits, including payroll oversight and leave administration.
  • Ensure organisational compliance with Swiss labour law and HR best practices.
  • Oversee HR policies, including travel, expenses, wellbeing, and working conditions.
  • Coordinate Learning & Development initiatives and employee engagement surveys.
• Finance
  • Deliver monthly management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, AP/AR, and payroll coordination in liaison with external accounting company.
  • Support audit preparation and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Maintain budget controls and oversee purchasing and vendor management.
  • Manage treasury, VAT, exchange rates, and financial reconciliations.
  • Implement and maintain financial policies (procurement, travel), internal controls, and risk management processes.

Profile & Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR operations and financial management, within a Swiss organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labour law, payroll practices, and HR compliance.
• Solid experience with bookkeeping, management accounting, and financial processes.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving organisational needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to fostering a healthy, inclusive, and productive working environment.
• Able to work well in Excel, Office tools. Experience with Cressus, Quickbooks a plus
• Fluency in English and French required; Other languages a plus.
• Location: Lausanne with very occasional travel.
• Swiss national or C permit preferred
• Can start as soon as possible

What We Offer

• A meaningful role driving organisational impact.
• Opportunity to shape HR and financial frameworks from the ground up.
• A collaborative international environment.
• Competitive compensation aligned with Swiss market standards.

Applications

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Expected: Motivational letter in French or English and CV including any specific HR or accounting certificates
Deadline 12 March