German Speaker HR Specialist

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

HR Specialist – HR Solutions (Onboarding & Time & Attendance Support) (m/f/d)

We are looking for a detail-oriented HR Specialist to join our HR Solutions team, supporting onboarding activities and HR operations. In this role, you will primarily support onboarding processes, in particular employment contract creation and administration, mainly using the ACONSO tool (effective June 1). The reporting line for this role is to Switzerland (CH).

In addition, you will provide backup support for Time & Attendance processes in Switzerland, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end onboarding processes, including contract preparation and documentation
• Maintain documentation process flows via ACONSO
• Deliver HR Solutions services in line with agreed service levels and performance targets
• Support internal controls and quality checks (e.g., 4-eye principle)
• Provide backup support for Time & Attendance tasks in CH
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and efficiency

Requirements:

• Experience in HR administration, onboarding, or similar roles
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors 
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
• Strong customer service mindset with a proactive, “can do” attitude
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Switzerland

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing HR Solutions function, delivering quality services and continuously improving the employee experience.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.