HR Manager - Mission

Location: Wangen bei Olten, Switzerland
Work model: From 50% to 90%, Hybrid, with on-site presence adjusted according to the agreed work rate – at least one full day.
Contract type / duration:  Temporary: 10 months - from December 2026 to September 2027.
Be a force for good and grow through experiences that push you further
As a Human Resources Manager at our Wangen Factory (approx. 100 employees), your mission is to shape and deliver the people strategy that enables the factory to perform, grow and create a safe, engaging workplace. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with the Factory Manager, the management team, line managers, employees and specialist teams. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and deliver meaningful results that make a difference at scale.
How you’ll make an impact as a Human Resources Manager
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Leading the people strategy and workforce plan to attract, develop and retain the talent the factory needs.
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Shaping an agile organisation and guiding smooth transitions that strengthen performance and business continuity.
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Driving performance, talent and development practices that turn business priorities into clear goals and growth opportunities.
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Building trusted relationships with employees and their representatives to foster engagement, cooperation and an inclusive workplace.
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Coaching leaders to strengthen people management, decision-making and team effectiveness across the factory.
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Improving people processes, learning systems and wellbeing initiatives while reinforcing safety, quality and environmental standards.
What will make you successful
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Communicating fluently in German and with very good spoken and written English; French is an advantage.
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Bringing strong knowledge of Swiss employment law and sound judgement in employee relations.
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Applying business insight and a results-focused approach to translate factory priorities into practical people solutions.
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Using coaching, talent development and change management skills to enable leaders and teams to perform at their best.
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Collaborating confidently with diverse stakeholders, influencing with integrity and navigating complex priorities.
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Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.
What to expect from our hiring process
We are committed to a fair and transparent internal hiring process and ensure all applications are treated confidentially.
Your application will typically include an initial review, conversations with Talent Acquisition and the hiring team, followed by a final discussion.
All internal candidates whose skills most closely align with the role’s requirements will be considered. Please discuss your application with your HR Business Partner and line manager before applying.
Ready to grow with us?
Apply now and grow through experiences that push you further.