Head of People Culture 80-100

Are you passionate about building up processes and company culture to create an exceptional work environment At Lumiphase a vibrant deeptech startup on lake Zurich we are seeking a Head of People & Culture (80100%) to do just this.

Were all about creating the worlds fastest and most energyefficient communication chips and we believe our team is the key to making this dream a reality. With a foundation thats been nearly a decade in the making at IBM Research we founded in 2020 and weve been growing fast. We are ready to welcome someone whos as excited as we are about building an exceptional team and fostering an environment where innovation thrives.

This role will start in spring 2024 and is based in our Stfa ZH office.

Tasks

• Develop and implement People and Culture (P&C) strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy reporting directly to the coCEO.
• Manage the talent acquisition process including sourcing screening interviewing and onboarding new employees
• Maintain strong employee engagement with bespoke performance management people leadership and career development programs
• Liaise with internal and external parties to oversee all employee lifecycle administration payroll employee records/contracts etc.
• Create and maintain a positive and inclusive work culture that embraces and attracts a diverse team of talents
• Collaborate with the leadership team to drive organizational growth and success
• As we grow take on people leadership responsibilities and grow the Lumiphase Operations / P&C teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience leading HR/P&C units preferably in startups
• Strong understanding of Swiss labor laws and regulations
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and the ability to implement solutions that optimize for innovation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic startup environment
• English fluency is a must and German is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and knowledge of cloudbased HR solutions for HRIS ATS talent management etc.

Benefits

At Lumiphase youll be part of a fastgrowing and dynamic work environment where you can really make an impact. Our team is filled with topnotch technical experts who are always eager to share their knowledge and learn together. We have a diverse group of people from all over the world making for a truly inclusive and openminded team.

We offer a variety of benefits to create a positive experience at work and enable a healthy and enjoyable worklife balance:

• ZVV (Zrich region) annual transport pass and Halbtax
• 2 extra weeks of parental leave
• Flexible hours and the option to work remotely plus our office is located in the beautiful greater Zrich area (Stfa ZH with a stunning view of the lake and summer swimming!)
• Onsite fitness room canteen and a topquality espresso machine
• Loads of fun team events both in and out of the office

We look forward to welcoming talented new members to our team!

Our recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. A 30 min. phone interview with our People & Culture team member to discuss your general career motivations and present our company and this role.
2. A 11.5 hour phone interview with 12 members of the hiring team to deep dive into the core skills requirements.
3. An onsite visit to interview with and meet many members of the team that you would be working in. This often includes lunch and gives you a strong sense of the company culture and individuals.

Then both parties take their decisions. We aim to complete all steps in one month but also allow for modifications to ensure both sides have a full picture of the skills and culture match to take the decision in an informed way.

Tip: the cover letter is optional but it is a great way for us to know why you are applying. Taking the time to add a paragraph to a plain document to upload is not only totally fine but much appreciated. No need for formal or fancy formatting as we are an informal team that appreciates authenticity.