HR Generalist and Finance Accountant

We are looking for a HR Generalist and Finance Accountant in Switzerland who will hold end-to-end responsibility for both financial reporting and HR operations. This dual-role ensures holds end-to-end responsibility for financial reporting, statutory accounting and regulatory compliance for Hitachi Europe Ltd in Switzerland. The role ensures full compliance with IFRS and Swiss local GAAP, delivers high-quality statutory reporting, and acts as a subject-matter expert for accounting and reporting matters in Switzerland. Simultaneously, the role oversees HR operations, ensuring smooth personnel administration, accurate payroll coordination, and a high-quality employee experience. Reporting to the EMEA Head of Controlling, this position requires a high level of technical expertise, autonomy and precision, and close collaboration with regional corporate finance functions (FP&A;, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, Central Shared Services) as well as Internal Business groups, other Corporate functions (HR, IT, Legal, CP&F;) as well as external stakeholders/third parties. You will work in a modern, digital HR environment (Workday) and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity to build strong operational expertise while gaining exposure to compensation, compliance, and HR processes in a Swiss regulatory context. This role will have a solid line reporting to Finance and a dotted line reporting to HR.

Through its Social Innovation Business that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Hitachi in EMEA comprises 122 companies and 45,000 employees, managing the European operations of the global Group. The Regional HQ (RHQ), based near Slough, England, leads the unified regional strategy, driving One-Hitachi growth across countries, accounts, and adjacencies. It also manages talent mobility, branding, government relations, and risk assessment, employing over 400 people to serve key business areas. The RHQ oversees five legal entities in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, with total revenue around £150 million. It partners with Shared Services to provide innovative support in HR, IT, Finance, Communications, and Business Development, fostering lean processes and growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience in HR administration or HR operations (including internships or traineeships) and financial accounting and reporting within Switzerland.

• Strong exposure to statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory environments.

• Knowledge of Swiss labor law is an advantage.

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and Swiss statutory reporting requirements.

• Experience working in multi-entity and multi-currency environments.

• Proficient in HR systems (Workday is a plus) and ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or comparable platforms.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Experience with SOX/JSOX frameworks is considered a strong asset.

• Fluent in English with solid proficiency.

• Fluency in German with solid proficiency.

• Fluency in French is a strong advantage.

• Finance-driven and service-oriented team player with a strong solution-focused mindset.

• High level of ownership and accountability, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliability in financial analyses, reporting, and HR operations.

• Analytical and methodical working style with strong attention to detail and data integrity.

• Ability to work independently in complex environments.

• Clear, precise, and professional communicator, capable of translating complex financial and HR data into actionable insights for non-specialist audiences.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.