HR Operations Specialist - German Language

Job Description

Meet the team!

At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet some of the team members with whom you could work:

• Thomas Hug – Director Rewards & People Operations
• Jonathan Palka – Senior People Operations Manager

Your Mission

As an HR Operations Specialist (German-speaking) in the Rewards & People Operations team, you will play a crucial role in delivering reliable, efficient and employee-focused HR services for our colleagues in Switzerland and Germany.

You’ll join a dynamic team located across six countries - Switzerland, Serbia, Vietnam, France, Germany and India - where creativity thrives. Together, we tackle challenges, celebrate successes, and keep learning and growing.

Specifically, you will:

• Manage the virtual HR inbox and advise employees and managers on HR, administrative and employment-related matters
• Manage personnel administration throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
• Prepare employment contracts, amendments, employment confirmations, reference letters and official employer certificates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data and organisational structures in Abacus and other HR systems
• Maintain Enboarder onboarding and offboarding workflows, including first-level escalation management
• Maintain HR content on the Notion intranet
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and templates
• Support HR projects and work closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll and the wider People Operations team

Your responsibilities will evolve as we grow.

Qualifications

What will you bring to the ride?

• 2–3+ years of experience in HR Operations or HR Administration, ideally supporting Switzerland and Germany
• Good knowledge of Swiss HR administration; exposure to German employment administration is an advantage
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken
• A proactive, pragmatic and reliable working style, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities, while maintaining a high level of quality

We value the skills you bring and your ability to learn quickly, so don’t worry if your career path has been unique.

Additional Information

Recruitment Process

Your recruiter will discuss the final process with you in the next step.

We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Initial Screening Call
2. Meeting the Hiring Manager 
3. Case Study Interview
4. Team Fit Meeting

Why you'll love working here

• We value work-life balance and employee happiness. That’s why we grant you hybrid work environment, and 25 vacation days per year
• Private health insurance
• Lots of team activities and perks
• Free LinkedIn Learning & yearly budget for your personal development
• Profit Growth Scheme
• Company Phone (iPhone or Android)
• Cozy office space, with 80 parking spots
• Great equipment, competitive salary and a variety of fringe benefits like a gym membership and discounts at local stores
• International team and working environment of talented and fun people
• Stimulating work experience that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally

Apply now with your CV in English. Feel free to send us any additional documents you think we should read to understand that you are the perfect fit.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.