HR Manager

**Ridgeline Discovery is looking for an HR Manager (60-100%).** **Ridgeline Discovery**, a Versant Ventures Discovery Engine, creates and operates Versant-financed innovative biotech companies in partnership with entrepreneurs, industry, and leading academics across Europe. In recent years, Ridgeline has assembled an international team of \>50 highly experienced drug discovery and industry professionals and built and operated multiple new successful companies; these companies have raised significant funds through Series B, IPO and an exit through a trade sale. We are looking for a highly motivated HR Manager to support an early-stage biotech company. The HR Manager is responsible for the entire employee life cycle from talent acquisition to departure, including all administrative matters. For this position we are looking for a person who works independently, has a hands-on and proactive approach and is familiar with Swiss labor law and local requirements. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Responsible for all HR activities of an early-stage biotech company - First point of contact for operational and process-oriented advice to employees & managers on insurances, payroll, work permits, labor law, HR processes, HR systems, parental leave, illness, accidents - Evaluation and implementation of an HRIS - Leading the recruitment & selection process including hiring manager briefing, drafting job descriptions, advertisement, interviews, reference calls, salary comparisons, preparing offer letters & contracts, salary negotiations - Processing of HR administration from on-boarding to off-boarding - Interfacing with third parties on areas such as visas, payroll, benefits, social insurances - Handling time and absence management such as holidays, sickness, accidents, parental leave, military service - Handling of all payroll activities in cooperation with the external service provider - Implementing new guidelines and procedures - Managing HR systems and databases - Handling general correspondence in HR matters **QUALIFICATIONS** - Qualified HR specialist with a federal certificate (HR Fachfrau/-mann mit eidg. Fachausweis) and/or a degree in Business Administration (FH, university) specializing in Human Resources - Substantial experience in a similar position, ideally in a medium-sized company (10-200 employees) and in the biotech/pharma industry - Knowledge of Swiss labor law and local requirements, e.g. social security, pension fund - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English - Service-oriented, trustworthy personality with a quick perception and an efficient and precise way of working - High degree of personal responsibility and quality awareness - Proactive and customer-focused mindset **WHAT WE CURRENTLY OFFER** - **Offices**: Our well-equipped laboratories and offices are located at the Tech Park, a premier address for early-stage start-ups in Basel. - **Commuter Benefits**: We support our employees tailored to their personal needs in commuting to work and offer parking facilities or a commuter contribution. - **Flexible Working**: We support flexible working as appropriate. - **Christmas Closure**: In addition to the 24 holidays per year, our offices/labs are closed between Christmas and New Year. - **Birthday Retreat**: On top of that, your birthday is your personal holiday - our employees enjoy their birthday with a day off. - **Food**: We like get-togethers during lunch time. Enjoy tasty, subsidised meals from our FELFEL food fridge. - **Coffee**: Meet up with your colleagues and grab free coffee. - **Development**: We support the individual development of our employees. - **Creativity**: We offer an innovative and creative environment. - **People**: We are an international and diverse team with talented and passionate people. - **Fun**: From time-to-time we organise cool off-site summer and winter team events.