Overview
Get to know Climeworks
Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions. Climeworks advises companies on their carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. The company runs the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, demonstrating its core commitment to high-quality carbon removal that is backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment. By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society. We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.
Job description
* 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.
Your Story
Job requirements
* 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: 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
* Flexibility: 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: Earn bonuses for 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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