People Partner

People Partner

Zurich, Seitzerland

As a People Partner at Auterion you are a key point of contact when it comes to advising team members and managers on people topics, such as company policies, processes, and tools. You are a well-rounded professional with a strong understanding of HR best practices, processes, compliance and labor law, and you have a passion for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. You enjoy and value effective collaboration with team members, managers and other internal and external stakeholders.

You've managed day-to-day HR functions in an international organization before, and you enjoy contributing to strategic HR initiatives that drive employee engagement and development across the organization. It may sound like a cliche, but it's very much our day-to-day: you thrive in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment and focus on delivering results.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to apply existing, and develop new guidance and processes to facilitate continuous performance management; support and advise managers and team members on best practices and tools.
• Manage employee relations issues, including separations and workplace conflicts in line with company policies.
• Advise and provide support to internal stakeholders such as talent acquisition and line managers on questions about employment law, contracts, and employment regulations.
• Support the People Team in keeping the day-to-day operations running smoothly.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve our existing processes in terms of increasing efficiency and automation and reducing busywork.
• Assist with employee training and development initiatives; help facilitate collecting feedback and data to measure the success of such programs.
• Actively participate and own People Team initiatives, own OKRs, and other projects.
• Prepare, review, and maintain employee documents such as contracts, amendments, and other employment-related records, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
• Provide data-driven insights and reports on workforce trends, employee engagement, and other people metrics to inform decision-making and shape people strategies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ideally a 2+ years experience as a People Partner; 5+ years of experience in people operations required, ideally within a scale-up or start-up environment
• Solid knowledge of local labor law in Switzerland and experience in working with multiple jurisdictions across Europe, particularly Germany.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Proactive and able to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Rigorous, self-organized, and autonomous in managing priorities and deadlines
• A passion for building a high-performance culture where employees can thrive
• Ability to create structure, automate, and continuously improve systems and processes
• Prior experience working with tools such as Greenhouse, HiBob and Deel is a nice to have
• Fluency in English is a must, a good working knowledge of German is also required

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you'll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.