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EMEA Recruitment is partnering with a multinational business in their search for a HR Manager. 

We are looking for a driven professional with a mix of HR managerial and Business Partnering experience in a multi-national environment to undertake the responsibility of leading business-wide initiatives and projects.

You will be part of an exciting business who are looking to enter a strong growth and transformational phase, acting as a key member to this.

Key responsibilities of the HR Manager:

• Define the HR function through partnering with both local and global teams 
• Development of HR processes and strategies including implementation of new initiatives and optimisation of current processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the finance department to coordinate budgeting and planning
• Oversight and responsibility of the full employee lifecycle as well as driving employer branding, succession planning, talent management and cultural development

Required skills/experience:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at varying levels and geographical regions
• Prior experience in improving processes and initiating change
• High level knowledge of and desire to manage the full employee life cycle
• Proficient in English and German in mandatory

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

EMEA Recruitment is searching for an experienced German-speaking Project Leader Engineering for our client in Basel, Switzerland.

This role will be instrumental in managing engineering projects and improvements within a high-spec and niche manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities of the Project Leader Engineering include:

• Own Engineering projects from end to end and be the key point of contact for the relevant projects
• Contribute to the design and technical concepts of machinery projects
• Create new processes in manufacturing and own new design projects
• Introduce new and optimised technology
• Encouraging the use of 6 ‘S’ and Lean principles within the team
• Guide, coach and develop the team and others you work with daily

 
Ideally having operated in a manufacturing environment, you will have prior experience leading Engineering projects with a background in Engineering. You will also be accustomed to operating in a high-specification and Swiss-based production environment.

As Project Leader Engineering, additional requirements include:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Engineering discipline
• Previous Manufacturing Management experience (preferred in Manufacturing or Machinery production, 5+ years’ overall experience)
• Fluent in German and English
• Hold a track record in delivering Engineering projects of varied cost and volume at any one time
• Strong communication skills when dealing with diverse, international stakeholders

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Our client is a dynamic and growing biotech business based in the Basel area, committed to innovation and excellence. 

As the business continues to develop they are looking at bringing in-house activities currently outsourced to external providers. As a result, they are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping their internal accounting processes and contributing to their continued success.

As the Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the full spectrum of accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings in compliance with Swiss GAAP FER
• Prepare financial statements, tax filings, and VAT returns, ensuring adherence to Swiss regulatory requirements
• Transition accounting processes in-house from external providers, establishing robust internal controls and streamlined workflows
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, providing insights and analysis to aid decision-making
• Collaborate with auditors during statutory and internal audits, providing required documentation and support

Key requirements:

• Professional qualification in Accounting or Finance would be preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; a background in the Big 4 would be beneficial though not essential  
• Prior experience within the biotech sector would be strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP FER and Swiss regulatory requirements
• Experience with tax and VAT filings in Switzerland
• Proficiency in Accounting software and ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with our client in the hospitality sector in the search for a Buyer Indirects to join their team in Basel, Switzerland. 

This role will handle various essential tasks, including drafting tender documents, estimating costs and savings across categories, managing product and pricing data, and conducting relevant analyses.

The Buyer Indirect will oversee logistics and monitor inventory to ensure smooth operations and report to the Senior Purchasing Manager.

Key Responsibilities of the Buyer Indirects:

• Project and analyse expenditures and cost-saving opportunities for each category (Uniforms etc.)
• Keep item specifications and purchasing data up-to-date
• Help manage supplier performance, addressing quality issues, stock availability, and other service aspects
• Manage the procurement system, updating items, pricing, and logistical information as needed
• Regularly update prices in the system to reflect current market conditions
• Conduct various analytical tasks to support purchasing decisions
• Contribute to the preparation of updates for the Senior Management team

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Fluency in English, with basic German skills as a plus
• Some work experience, ideally from internships or part-time roles
• Strong interest in building a career in Supply Chain or Procurement
• Self-driven with a positive, solution-oriented approach
• Excellent analytical abilities and adaptability in a dynamic workplace

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

My client, a global manufacturing business, is looking to recruit an experienced Internal Audit Manager for its global team.

They seek someone who can look at audit engagements from a more ‘freestyle’ approach without a rigid framework. The team handles a very broad range of engagements, requiring Audit Managers to tailor their approach, understand the essence of each task, and step outside their comfort zone!   

In this role, alongside operational audits you will be supporting the businesses agenda to move towards more data driven audits, so you will have a passion for data analytics and an in depth knowledge of SAP.

Interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves requires an ability to push back and act as a sparring partner with Auditees whilst maintaining strong relationships.

The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong potential for future learning and development.

As an Internal Audit Manager, your role will include:

• Lead or act as a team member on a range of global finance, operational and other audits, from pre-planning to post-audit review
• Analyse audit findings and provide recommendations
• Preparation of audit reports
• Presentation of audit results to management
• Evaluation of risks and internal controls
• Support in compliance topics
• Involvement in ad hoc and special projects
• Help drive the development of data analytics and AI tools within the audit team

Skills required:

• CIA or equivalent qualification would be strongly preferred
• In depth knowledge of SAP
• Minimum 10-12 years’ experience in audit roles.  Big 4 background can be beneficial, but practical inhouse experience is essential 
• Strong background working with data analytics tools and developing data driven approaches to audit.
• Fluency in English is essential and German language skills would be strongly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Willingness to travel up to 40% - This is likely to reduce over time as their data analytics capabilities develop

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.