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**

To apply, click on the 'Apply' button to the right of this page

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

Deadline 12 March