💧About Pallon
At Pallon, a spin-off from ETH Zurich, we’re creating AI that automatically detects defects in sewer inspection videos and advises cities on when & how to fix them. By providing more precise, objective data, we aim to fix wastewater leaks, reduce CO2 emissions, and prevent urban flooding. Our mission is to make cities more sustainable and resilient.
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced HR Generalist to join our fast-growing team and play a key role in keeping our People operations seamless, scalable, and impactful. In this role, you’ll drive efficient processes that empower our team, analyze and optimize workflows to support rapid growth, and ensure we have the right talent in place to meet business needs. You’ll work closely with team leads, providing the tools and support they need to enhance performance, while championing initiatives that keep our culture strong and our people engaged.
💪🏻 Your role
We're a fast growing company and the problems you will face are often challenging and diverse. Some of the tasks you'll be working on are:
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Build and optimize People processes including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, compensation reviews, time-off requests, and admin tasks.
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Manage all People communications, respond promptly to inquiries, and oversee our HR & Payroll ticketing system.
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Partner with Team Leads on ad hoc requests, performance management, and analytics.
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Own end-to-end hiring processes, using data to refine candidate profiles and ensure hiring aligns with business goals.
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Build and lead a small team that enables you to hit your quarterly and annual goals.
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Continuously analyze and improve processes to keep us agile and efficient.
🎯 Requirements
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5+ years in HR Generalist/People Operations Management experience in a fast-moving startup.
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HR experience working with a fully remote team.
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Experience building and implementing processes from scratch, assessing current processes for efficacy, efficiency, and scalability.
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Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working closely with stakeholders.
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A self-starter who thrives independently and can lead effectively.
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Resilient with a strong drive for improvement and embracing change.
😎 Benefits & company culture
As a part of Pallon, you will:
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Contribute to a positive impact on society and environment
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Work in a stimulating and fast paced environment
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Be part of a motivated, smart, fun and supportive team
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Own a part of Pallon and have a part in our success with our Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
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Work for the Underworld, not the Devil: exploring sewers virtually and in real life during our Pallon offsites
Inclusion statement
At Pallon, we highly value equality of opportunity and inclusivity, and we would like to particularly encourage women and candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t match with 100% of the requirements.
