Careers

Role overview

Function: Human Resources 

As our People Growth & Engagement Partner, you will be supporting the implementation of our global Human Resources Strategy in the area of growth & engagement. You will be driving execution of exciting global projects and programs in the area of employee experience and engagement, performance management, talent acquisition, people development and growth, succession planning, such as My Holcim Experience, My Development, One Young World Program, Career Catalyst, Employee Surveys, and others. You will collaborate directly with all the Regions and countries to support local implementation and change management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking part in defining project / program objective, scope, deliverables and resources
• Planning communication and involvement of relevant stakeholders at global, regional and local levels
• Driving the execution of activities in collaboration with the respective stakeholders
• Proposing ideas for higher effectiveness and impact of the ongoing programs
• Directly interacting with Regions and countries, providing continuous support on any related topic, fostering practice sharing & change management
• Working with people data (e.g. performance, succession planning, development data) - reporting, dashboards and analytics to measure impact and support decision making

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• University degree in Business, Economics, Management, Psychology, HR or other related field
• 3-5 years of previous working experience, ideally in a field of HR
• Experience in engagement, employee experience, talent acquisition or development is a plus
• Project management skills / change management is a plus
• Fluent English is a must
• MS Office and Google Apps
• People oriented & supportive
• Eager to learn and deliver 
• Digitally savvy
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Effective time management & ability to work remotely & in a multicultural environment

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Do you consider yourself a detail oriented person with a critical mindset? Are you in love with HR and feel prepared to be part of the corporate HR team?

Your responsibilities will include:

● Implementation, going live and ongoing administration of SuccessFactors Learning Management System for Central Europe West
● LMS administration
● Monitoring and maintenance of learning and development program records, including participant information, program evaluations, and feedback from instructors and participants ● Generation of required data and reports
● Regional coordination of Group’s Learning & Development programs, including participants’ nomination, registration and confirmation, and tracking participation and completion (Cement Industrial Academy, Group L&D’s Leadership Programs, Group L&D’s Sales Trainings)
● Communicate with program participants and instructors to clarify open questions, confirm attendance and/or program registration and ensure timely and accurate delivery of program
materials.
● Support in the preparation of learning and development program materials, including presentations, process descriptions, handouts, and other support materials.
● Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of learning and development programs.
● Provide support to the Learning and Development team as needed.

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

● Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
● Strong communication skills, both written and verbal / fluent English language skills mandatory
● 1-2 years of experience in HR administration, preferably in a large organization and L&D ● Proficient in Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides) / experience in LMS as well as graphic design tools desirable
● Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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As General Ledger & Fixed Assets Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the accounting operations related to general ledger management and fixed assets within our organization. Reporting directly to the Tower Head, you will lead a team responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and safeguarding fixed assets.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. People management:

• Supporting the Tower Head with team and workload management, supervising team members and serving as a resource for complex problems 
• Coordinating team based training, personnel forecasting, peer appraisal, scheduling, interviewing, identification of non-monetary awards and gathering of team performance statistics

2. Performance & Service Management 

• Managing all GL and FA processes to be consistent with internal accounting & reporting principles, monitoring and managing day-to-day processes and improving the existing relationship with the business partners 
• Ensuring established processes, policies, and procedures are followed by all team members as well as identify and communicate to leadership when KPIs and SLAs are not followed by the business lines
• Working with other teams leaders to plan and allocate team resources and to resolve technical problems 

3. Technical Standards / Compliance 

• Managing external and internal auditing requirements, ensuring timely and complete service is provided to them 
• Monitoring and executing internal control procedures to comply with internal/external audit requirements.
   

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• University education in the area of Business, Finance, Accounting or other related fields
• English - Upper intermediate (B2)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting 
• Knowledge of the accounting standards (IFRS)
• Expert Skills in MS Office, especially expert user of MS Excel
• Advanced SAP knowledge
• Strong team player mindset
• Organized & structured with the ability to meet strict deadlines 
• Effective written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to plan, assign and direct work 
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills 

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As a Recruitment Specialist you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial candidate sourcing to final onboarding. Ideally, you will have a strong understanding of recruitment best practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Candidates Sourcing and Screening by utilizing various channels (e.g., job boards, social media, networking) to attract potential candidates, screening resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates, conducting initial phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers to understand their staffing needs and requirements, providing guidance and expertise on effective recruitment strategies, scheduling and coordinating interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Interviewing and Selection : Conducting in-depth interviews to evaluate candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit, Presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers and facilitating decision-making processes, collecting and providing feedback to candidates throughout the selection process.
• Negotiation of offers with selected candidates, considering internal equity and market trends.
• Recruitment Administration and Reporting: maintaining accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (Success Factor), continuously improving recruitment processes and procedures based on data insights.
• Contributing to employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice, building and maintaining relationships with potential candidates for future opportunities.

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• Education in Human Resources or related field (Psychology, Marketing and PR, Management, Administration) is a plus
• English AND German upper intermediate (B2)
• Very good communication skills and confident working at all levels in an organization
• A proactive and self-organized attitude to getting things done
• Good teamwork skills and a strong collaborative spirit
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing focus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity in dealing with confidential information.

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As a vital member of the Business Partnering and Automation team, the Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team by providing automation support and insightful analysis. This multifaceted role involves collaborating closely with various stakeholders to ensure efficient and accurate reporting, while leveraging automation tools and financial analysis techniques.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Financial Planning & Analysis team with creation, maintenance, and validation of automated month-end closing reports and presentations with Automation team support
• Assisting to the Financial Planning & Analysis team in reporting and preparing excel based reports / presentations on recurring and ad hoc basis
• Monthly /quarterly management reports and analysis for the Audit Committee, Group CEO, Group CFO and Group ExCo
• Facilitating monthly business reviews (MBRs), preparation of volume charts, sustainable development presentation, SNWC and FCF reports
• Analyzing monthly results across regions, countries and segments using financial analysis and data analytics techniques to identify performance drivers
• Supporting monthly forecasting per region, annual budgeting
• Communicating and cooperating with other teams within the department

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• Proven record in financial analyses, business analyses or other financial background 
• Good Knowledge of Business/Reporting with understanding of content of financial statements and reporting
• Ability to understand a business process and to conceptualize it as an automated solution 
• Affinity to learn and develop SAP BW Queries/reporting
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
• Good Analytical skills
• RPA Business analyst experience is a plus
• English - upper intermediate (B2)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to travel  (min. 1/quartal)

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As Business Project Analyst you will be part of our Global Analytics Team and where you'll collaborate closely with professionals across various Corporate functions within the Holcim Group. Your role extends beyond traditional analysis to encompass project management aspects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating activities related to data management, including collection, validation, visualization, and in-depth analysis. Ensuring that complex data sets are well prepared to facilitate comprehensive analysis.
• Conducting the first level of interpretation on data findings, synthesizing insights to prepare compelling visual reports. Effectively communicating conclusions to upper management, guiding strategic decision-making processes.
• Serving as a point of contact between stakeholders and development teams, facilitating transparent communication channels. Engaging in discussions regarding project requirements,
• final design specifications, and visualization strategies, ensuring alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Participating in Analytical, Reporting, and AI forums and workshops to stay updated on current trends in technology and systems. Utilizing this knowledge & empowering team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• University education (Master’s degree) in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, IT
• English - upper intermediate (B2)
• Previous work experience in Reporting / Data Analysis / Project Management 
• Advanced user of Excel & Google Sheets
• Excellent presentation skills (PowerPoint/Google Slides)
• Experience with Qlikview/Reporting/Analytical tools (SPA FC/BW) - is an advantage
• Organized, structured and able to prioritize tasks, respond effectively to business needs
• Proactive professional attitude
• Curiosity and understanding of the problems

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As our future Payroll Specialist, you will be part of our H2R (Hire-to-Retire) Tower operating in a team of 20 colleagues. As part of your daily tasks you will be involved in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders from Switzerland, collecting and reviewing payroll data, ensuring compliance with regulations and adhering to the organizational code of conduct.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness of processing  time administration and payroll, process correct calculations consistent with legal, audit and internal requirements and in compliance with SLAs
• Delivering quality, cost and productivity that meets or exceeds service level agreement (SLAs) specifications in HR Management services delivered to the business with respect to compensation and payroll and employee maintenance
• Providing customer service to the business especially to employees in the area of payments (benefits and taxes, payroll forms, information updates, income requests)
• Creating and maintaining control documentation, process flows and procedures, process accurate reporting & reconciliations (external/internal)

Your qualifications, experience and skills

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, HR or related field
• English and German - upper intermediate (B2)
• Experience in Personnel Administration or Payroll 
• Experience working in SAP is an advantage 
• MS Excel skills on intermediate level
• Proven ability to maintain the strictest confidence when dealing with sensitive data
• High attention to detail and problem solving skills 
• Team player with very good communication skills
• Experience working in a multinational environment with German stakeholders is a plus

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Role overview

The role of  Project Manager is reporting directly to the Head of the Business Service Centre, supporting the leadership team in project management and execution of strategic initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Determining and defining project scope, objectives and timelines and predicting resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Developing and managing a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Providing consistent project updates to various stakeholders regarding strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Measuring project performance to identify areas for improvement
• Preparing presentations, reports, overviews and documents needed for managerial decision making & visualizing current and future statuses of projects
• Sharing knowledge and giving advice on the cross-stream level & based on that taking relevant and active actions if potential risks and issues affect project delivery

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• University degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
• Proven experience in project management or related roles
• Experience working in multinational companies and international environments would be an asset
• English- upper intermediate (B2)
• Experience in any project management tools and software is an advantage 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills is a must
• Ability to drive through the issue identified and overcome obstacles, problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Role overview

Would you like to work in the procurement field and manage Holcim suppliers? Do you want to use your German language daily and are you ready for a new role on the Europe region level? This opportunity awaits you!
 

Your responsibilities will include:

• In this role, you will perform the mapping and evaluation of suppliers considered high risk, in terms of Sustainable procurement, Health and Safety and local regulations.
• You will coordinate the activities related to the development and maintenance of the suppliers’ hazard identification tables according to the principles of the sustainable procurement policy.
• Your responsibility will be to support and help define the action plan for suppliers that do not comply 100% with the minimums required by Holcim.
• You can look forward to the activities to standardize the supplier prequalification process at regional level.
• As well as you will maintain the documentation sent by suppliers and ensure the proper storage and constant review.

Your qualifications, experience and skills

• University education (Master’s degree) in Business, Economics, Administration, Procurement
• Experience in related positions in the field of procurement, logistics, accounting, purchasing
• SAP knowledge is an advantage
• English - upper intermediate (B2) and German - upper intermediate (B2)
• Experience in MS Office tools & Google equivalents
• You are organized, structured and able to prioritize tasks
• Professional communication skills
• Customer oriented and responsible work attitude

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Are you a proactive team player who thrives in a collaborative environment? As part of our Reporting and Consolidation team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis. Your passion for numbers and attention to detail will drive the success of our financial operations at Holcim

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of manufacturing accounting, product costing and inventory management services, while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance
• Supporting the delivery of monthly, quarterly and yearly reports and accurately recording the financial transactions in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures
• Helping to reconcile the costing and inventory systems and journals, and ensuring that updates are made accurately and on time
• Preparing country consolidated financial statements and consolidated reporting packages
• Participating in internal initiatives, projects and development activities
   

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• University education in the area of Business, Finance, Accounting, Administration
• English - Upper intermediate (B2) 
• Knowledge of financial controlling or reporting (management accounting, month-end closing, reporting and consolidation) would be an asset
• Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) would be an asset
• Skilled in MS Office, especially advanced user of Excel
• SAP FICO and Business Warehouse modules experience 
• Ability to focus on details and to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Team working skills
• Practical thinking & problem solving skills

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Do you consider yourself a detailed-oriented and organized person who likes new challenges and delivers results on time? Ready to develop your career in a truly international environment? If so, join us and become part of the growing team which coordinates implementation of internal control system. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the implementation of the internal control system to comply with internal and external requirements 
• Coordinating the design & implementation of controls with several stakeholders 
• Performing regular testing of applied control checks in order to ensure proper execution
• Approving / rejecting authorization requests for the Company’s user
• Analyzing and monitoring the segregation of duties conflicts
• Actively participating in the drive to continuously improve processes, brainstorming new ideas and proactively seeking ways to improve how we perform internal controls. 
• Continuously promoting the concept of internal control & compliance in the organization by maintaining frequent verbal contact with the staff to understand the topic and providing continuous training & awareness sessions to the Company’s employees. 

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• Strong business acumen and ability to demonstrate strategic mindset and broad perspective
• University education in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or Finance
• Excellent communication skills and negotiation skills to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Min 2 years of experience gained in  Accounting, Finance or related fields 
• English - upper intermediate (B2)
• French - upper intermediate (B2)
• A proactive and self-organized attitude to getting things done
• Good teamwork skills and a strong collaborative spirit
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing focus

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Developing automated solutions for business processes involves understanding, designing, and programming in tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Javascript. This includes creating supporting applications, performing UAT, monitoring in a productive environment, implementing changes for stabilization, and documenting the automation process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Understanding business processes in order to design automation solution
• Programming automation solution (in UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Javascript), creating supporting applications for the automation process if required (Google Apps, Appsheet, …)
• Performing UAT for created automation solution, to guarantee operation according to requirements
• Monitoring of automation in a productive environment during the stabilization phase, in order to guarantee the correct functioning of the automation and timely correct any errors that are generated
• Performing changes in  parameterizations of automation, implementing changes  in order to guarantee the stabilization of the process and its optimal functioning
• Creating supporting documentation for automation

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• Proficient in one of the core coding languages (Java, C#, VB, Python, referable .Net/Java/Javascript programming skills)
• Programming and Application Development (Google apps, Appsheet, OADocs, UiPath, Automation Anywhere)
• Knowledge of SAP, ServiceNow, web applications, ability to understand business requirements
• Expert in MS Office/GSuite, Fluent in English (C1)
• Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile
• Good teamwork skills and a strong collaborative spirit
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing focus

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Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for automation? Join us as an Automation Maintenance Manager to spearhead our global Automation Maintenance team, ensuring seamless automation solutions, IT security compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize productivity and support our business teams worldwide. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the entire RPA change management process in development, test, and production environment of RPA platform. 
• Enforce development standards and monitor quality of process automation built by the development teams. Ensure that RPA Center of Excellence solutions comply with group & regional IT guidelines.  
• Perform regular reviews of Service Level Agreements (SLA), Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and other metrics to ascertain appropriate performance of deployed automations.
• Be a liaison with respective teams for the development of corrective actions or viable workarounds to resolve incidents. Ensure that the root causes of incidents (configuration vs. defects) are properly documented and remediated. 
• Drive continuous improvement of the automation operational performance, productivity and resource utilization.
• Ensure sufficient hardware and computing resources to handle actual and forecasted automation capacity requirements. Develop and maintain license demand forecasts for RPA platforms and other automation technologies used by RPA Center of Excellence. 
• Coordinate regular back up, actively review and update business continuity plan and disaster recovery plan (BCP/ DRP).
• Manage the operational and strategic objectives of the team, ensure personal development of the team members, maintain high performance and culture.

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• Highly customer-centric and proactive, with a focus on ensuring a seamless customer experience through automation solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent English min C1
• Min 3 years of experience in a leadership role developing and executing automation projects
• Min 5 years of progressive experience throughout all phases of RPA/ Intelligent Automation lifecycle (intake, design, development, testing, deployment and hypercare)
• Hands-on programming experience with platforms such as UiPath or Automation Anywhere is a plus
• Ability to coordinate a shift pattern/on-call team rotation providing RPA operational support 24/5
• Ability to lead high performing global team in hybrid and remote working model
• Strong general overview of current technology trends, with a keen interest and passion for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), RPA and agentic automation.
• Strong technical skill in understanding applications, network, databases, servers and storage troubleshooting and analysis
• Ability to work in global, culturally diverse and inclusive environment
• Proficiency in Spanish language is an advantage

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Are you a proactive team player with a passion for customer service and automation technologies? Ready to develop your career in a truly international environment?  If so, join us and become part of the growing automation team at Holcim.

Your responsibilities will include:

Guaranteeing the continuity of automation solutions managed by the RPA Center of Excellence, ensuring compliance with regional and corporate IT security policies, with the aim of maximizing productivity of the automations and delivering automation support services for the business according to the service level agreement:

• Provide timely and effective technical support for RPA solutions, diagnosing and resolving issues to ensure minimal downtime and disruption.
• Regularly monitor RPA systems to ensure they are functioning correctly, performing necessary maintenance and updates.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical problems related to RPA applications, working with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Maintain detailed documentation of issues, resolutions, and process changes to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Work closely with development teams, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide feedback, and implement enhancements.
• Assist in training end-users and providing ongoing support to ensure they are proficient in using RPA tools and technologies.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in RPA and related technologies, recommending and implementing improvements as appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to internal guidelines and minimal controls standards to maintain the integrity and security of RPA solutions.

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• Highly customer-centric and proactive, with a focus on ensuring a seamless customer experience through automation solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in one of the core coding languages (Java, Javascript, HTML, C#, Python, etc.).
• Proficiency in RPA platforms such as UiPath or Automation anywhere is a plus
• Proficiency in database administration (e.g. SQL Server, ORACLE, MySQL, etc) 
• Fluent English (C1)
• End user experience in ERP, such as SAP or Oracle and service management tools, like ServiceNow, Zendesk, Manage Engine, Jira
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, showing empathy and understanding towards diverse perspectives, and skilled in conflict resolution
• Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and task completion.
• Maintains a positive attitude and resilience in challenging situations.
• Efficiently prioritizes tasks and manages time.
• Analytical skills to identify areas for improvement in processes.
• Adheres to established procedures and protocols.

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