People Operations Specialist (12-month FTC)

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St. Gallen, CHE
Hybrid
Mid level
Enterprise Web • Marketing Tech • Software
Frontify is the all-in-one brand management platform for building powerful brand experiences.
The Role
Manage end-to-end People Operations for Swiss and French entities on an 8-month, part-time contract. Handle contracts, onboarding, offboarding, leave, government communications (German), and compliance with Swiss labor law. Maintain and improve HRIS (Personio), respond to employee queries, coordinate with payroll provider, lead cross-functional initiatives, and implement process improvements including AI-assisted automation.
Summary Generated by Built In
We're all about helping brands turn ideas into impact.

Frontify’s brand platform transforms how teams organize digital assets, collaborate on projects, and create engaging campaigns. Our people empower thousands of marketers and designers — including teams at Uber, Microsoft, Volkswagen, and Telefónica — to build engaging brands.

With headquarters in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and offices in London and New York City, we share a vibrant culture built on creativity, collaboration, inclusion, and joy. And we’re on the lookout for new team members to share our vision. If you’re ready for a brand-new adventure, keep reading!

Your team
We’re the team at the forefront of nurturing lasting relationships from the first warm welcome to the thoughtful farewells. We’re all about creating a long-term impact, and fostering a sense of belonging in our global community. Honesty, integrity and a deep-seated desire to support are at the center of everything we do. Get ready for a journey where every interaction is an opportunity to strengthen our community and make a difference.

Your mission

People Operations is the backbone of everything we do in People — and this role sits at the heart of it. You'll help create a seamless employee experience from day one, ensuring our processes are accurate, compliant, and built to scale. As an expert on Swiss employment law, you'll bring clarity and confidence to complex topics while helping employees, managers, and People Partners navigate every stage of the employee lifecycle.

This is a part time (60-80%) role, for an 12-month fixed term contract with an ideal start date in August 2026.

Your responsibilities

  • You'll support the full employee lifecycle administration for our Swiss entity, including contracts, employee changes, offboarding, and leave management, ensuring every step is compliant, accurate, and handled with care.

  • You'll own People Operations for our French entity in close collaboration with our local payroll provider, ensuring compliance, contracts, and day-to-day administration run smoothly.

  • You'll serve as a go-to expert on Swiss labor law, providing guidance on employment contracts, termination procedures, parental leave, and everything in between.

  • You'll manage communication with tax authorities, immigration offices, and other Swiss government institutions in German.

  • You'll maintain and continuously improve our HRIS, Personio, keeping data accurate, workflows efficient, and automations meaningful.

  • You'll respond to employee questions related to contracts, benefits, and HR policies with clarity, empathy, and responsiveness.

  • You'll manage complex initiatives end-to-end, navigating ambiguity, aligning stakeholders across People, Finance, and Legal, and driving outcomes from initial discussion to completion.

  • You'll contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve ways of working, and explore how new technologies, including AI, can help reduce manual work and increase efficiency.

Your story

  • You’re comfortable working in a hybrid format, with the ability to come to our St. Gallen office once per week.
  • You have 4+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Administration, or a similar role, ideally within a scaling technology company or international environment.

  • You bring deep, hands-on knowledge of Swiss labor law.

  • You speak English fluently and are business fluent in German. French is a plus. 

  • You have experience working with an HRIS, and strong knowledge of Personio is a significant advantage.

  • You're naturally curious about AI and enjoy exploring new tools, sharing what you learn, and helping others discover new ways of working.

  • You have a track record of owning and improving processes end-to-end, not simply maintaining them.

  • You're precise, proactive, and self-directed, with a strong attention to detail and a drive to solve problems before they become bigger issues.

  • You communicate clearly and build trust easily with employees, People Partners, and leaders alike.

We understand that every candidate’s experience is different. If you’re interested in this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply.
 
Why join us?
- Thrive with the tools and support to shape your future at Frontify.
- Be part of a product that connects brands and people with a human touch.
- Enjoy flexibility, opportunities to grow, and exposure to innovative technologies and ideas.
- Join a vibrant, social team—whether you love animals, yoga, or travel, we’ve got the Slack channels for you!
 
What we offer
- A minimum of 25 days annual leave per year 
- Paid educational and wellbeing days off
- Stocked kitchen
- Localized benefits
- Invite to our summer company meet-up
 
Important to us
Frontify is a place where authenticity and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to help shape our future.
 
We’re committed to an inclusive hiring experience. If you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your Talent Partner know when scheduling. Any information shared will be treated confidentially.
 
Next steps
If there’s a fit, you’ll meet our Talent Partner to discuss your experience and explore whether Frontify is the right place for you.
 
This description outlines the primary duties of the role, which may evolve in response to business needs and company growth. We’re looking for someone comfortable with change and excited to contribute to a dynamic environment. If this sounds like you, come join us and help shape what’s next.
 
We may conduct preliminary checks for successful candidates, depending on the role and in line with local laws. We’ll share all relevant details during the interview process.

Skills Required

  • 4+ years experience in People Operations, HR Administration, or similar
  • Deep, hands-on knowledge of Swiss labor law
  • Business fluent German and ability to manage communications with Swiss authorities in German
  • Fluent English
  • Experience working with an HRIS
  • Strong knowledge of Personio
  • Ability to work hybrid and attend the St. Gallen office once per week
  • Availability for an 8-month fixed term contract at 60-80% part-time
  • Track record of owning and improving HR processes end-to-end and managing complex initiatives across People, Finance, and Legal
  • French language skills
  • Curiosity about AI and experience exploring new tools to improve workflows
  • Precise, proactive, self-directed with strong attention to detail

Frontify Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Frontify and has not been reviewed or approved by Frontify.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Policies include a minimum of five weeks of paid vacation, flexible hours, and hybrid/remote options. Feedback suggests time away and flexibility are consistently highlighted as strengths.
  • Healthcare Strength U.S. employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and all employees have access to dedicated mental-health support. Location-specific medical offerings (e.g., UK private medical and cashback plans) reinforce core health coverage.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave, lactation accommodations, and family-friendly scheduling are explicitly provided. Childcare benefits and supportive leave structures indicate meaningful backing for parents and caregivers.

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The Company
HQ: St. Gall
310 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

With our best-in-class brand management platform, Frontify is on a mission to create a home where all brands can thrive. We envision a world where all teams and workforces, big and small, are empowered and engaged to be a part of building beloved brands.

Why Work With Us

Our community is spread across the world but we are always brought together by our shared values. At Frontify, we aim to stay united, be authentic, improve ourselves, and thrive together as a team.

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