High blood pressure is the world’s most common disease and causes 18M deaths/year. At Hilo by Aktiia, we believe the key to improving cardiovascular health is to provide patients and physicians with a deeper understanding of the blood pressure pattern. Before Hilo, it was not possible to monitor cardiovascular health at scale
We are a venture-backed start-up that has raised over $96M from top-tier investors in Europe and the United States. We have developed and brought to market the world’s first continuous blood pressure monitor. Our technology is based on 18 years of research by our founders at the prestigious Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM). Hilo by Aktiia's solution has been validated through extensive clinical trials and received a CE Mark as a Class IIa medical device under MDR leading to commercial access of approximately 43 countries worldwide.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for an HR Ops & People Partner
As our HR Ops & People Partner, you will be the first dedicated HR person in the company. You will provide effective HR Ops and People Partner support that enables Hilo by Aktiia through its global growth. You will work on streamlining HR processes, driving people-focused initiatives, and ensuring legal compliance across multiple countries. We are looking for you to be excited about building new things, be curious and not afraid of what you don’t know and be innovation and solutions-driven. We work at a fast pace and we do it together as one team.
You will be based in Switzerland (ideally Neuchatel/Lausanne area) and report to our COO/VP Finance but engage with all levels of the business to get the job done.
Responsibilities:
- Provide operational support and act as main point of contact for all HR-related enquiries, guidelines and processes, worldwide
- Manage offer letters, contracting, onboarding, offboarding and ongoing employee admin and support
- Own Hilo by Aktiia’s HR tools (predominantly Deel) and keep on top of supplier performance to ensure they continue to be fit for purpose
- Ensure data accuracy and leverage data to make informed decisions,
- Oversee benefits admin
- Run the biannual review process in an efficient and timely way
- Support line managers with their teams
- Ensure Hilo by Aktiia is compliant across the different countries it operates in and support any country expansion from an HR perspective
- Proactive about how any law or regulation changes may impact employees and Hilo by Aktiia as a company.
- Stay informed about industry best practices, employment trends, and emerging HR technologies.
- Create new policies where needed
- Manage relationships with internal Finance department as well as external vendors and, such as HR consultants and service providers, to ensure effective Payroll & HR service delivery.
- Trusted advisor for leaders and employees
- Drive people-focused initiatives alongside the leadership team
- Assist the hiring teams on any projects such as talent development and employer branding
Requirements
- Start-up experience essential with a builder mind-set and a proactive, self-sufficient approach
- Strong background in HR operations with hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle.
- Experience working in diverse cultural & international environments, managing cross-cultural teams, and fostering global collaboration.
- Solid understanding and application of employment law, ideally in Switzerland, the US, UK and Germany.
- Strategic thinking – ensure that HR ops align with company growth goals and culture
- Comfortable at both strategic and tactical levels, with a clear focus on practical/ hands-on execution.
- Experience of building relationships with founders and senior leaders across multiple functions.
- Skilled problem-solver, able to adapt quickly and think on your feet.
- Experience in global environments with sensitivity to cultural differences and diverse workforce needs.
- Tech-savvy and excited about learning new tools that will make your work more efficient.
- High confidence with various HR tools.
What Does Success Look Like for This Role?
- Seamless HR Ops – Efficient and proactive
- Compliance confidence - Practices and policies meet legal requirements
- Competitive confidence - Practices and policies are competitive and balance employee and company friendliness
- Approachable - Employees feel they can trust the function and know what’s going on.
- Scalable processes - Strike the right balance between being scalable and meaningful
- Proactive solutions - HR issues are identified and solved before they have a major impact on company and employees.
Benefits
- The opportunity to contribute to working with a cutting edge technology that has the power to influence people’s lives
- Competitive salary and equity programme.
