HR Business Partner (60%)

Strategic Partner: You are the go-to HR sparring partner and trusted advisor for our leaders, guiding them through all HR-related themes.

People & Processes: You ensure smooth and efficient HR processes along the entire employee life cycle – from workforce planning and recruiting to onboarding, performance management, talent development, case management, and compensation in close collaboration with our HR operation experts.

Recruitment Strategy: You take ownership of end-to-end recruiting, ensuring we attract, select, and hire top talent whilst delivering an excellent candidate experience.

Culture & Engagement: You give our culture a voice by running initiatives such as our culture survey, translating insights into concrete actions that foster an inspiring and inclusive workplace.

Business Impact: You make sure our people strategy drives business success by bringing HR expertise to organizational design, change management, coaching, facilitation, and communication.

Innovation & Development: You support the continuous evolution of HR as a function from process improvements and HR analytics to impactful HR projects that shape the future of work.

Education: You hold a degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: You bring at least 5 years of HR business partner experience with a focus on supporting employees based in Switzerland, ideally in industrial, tech, or capital goods sectors.

Labor Law Knowledge: You know Swiss labor law and employment practices inside out and can confidently guide leaders through them.

Talent Acquisition: You already have hands-on recruiting experience or are excited to expand your HR toolkit and discover the thrill of finding and hiring great talent.

Consulting & Collaboration: You work comfortably across all management levels, combining strong consulting skills with the ability to influence and drive decisions without formal authority.

Ownership & Improvement: You operate with autonomy, responsibility, and discretion while always looking for ways to improve processes and raise the bar for operational excellence.

Languages & Personality: You communicate fluently in English and German, and as a warm, approachable person with a sharp mind, you build trust and strong relationships with ease.

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.

• Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.

• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.

• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.

• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.

• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.

Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities: 

• This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.

• The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.

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