* Lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle including employee relations
* Act as the trusted HR Business Partner for Switzerland and France
## About Our Client ##
Our client is a leading international company with a strong presence across Europe
## Job Description ##
Strategic HR Business Partnering
* Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives.
* Provide expert guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement.
* Coach managers on people management best practices and leadership challenges.
* Support business transformation and change management initiatives.
Employee Relations
* Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
* Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
* Provide pragmatic advice while balancing business needs and legal requirements.
* Foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
Talent Management & Development
* Support recruitment efforts for key positions.
* Drive succession planning and talent review processes.
* Partner with managers to identify development opportunities and build organizational capability.
* Promote employee development and career progression initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
* Support annual compensation and bonus review processes.
* Advise managers on compensation-related matters and market competitiveness.
* Partner with Finance and external providers to ensure effective reward practices.
HR Operations & Compliance
* Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding.
* Ensure compliance with Swiss employment legislation and support the French entity in collaboration with external advisors where appropriate.
* Maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee documentation.
* Support payroll and benefits administration activities.
HR Projects & Organizational Development
* Lead and contribute to local, regional, and global HR initiatives.
* Support culture, engagement, wellbeing, and diversity initiatives.
* Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.
## The Successful Applicant ##
Experience
* Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within international and matrixed organizations.
* Proven HR Business Partnering experience supporting senior stakeholders.
* Strong background in employee relations and employment law.
* Solid knowledge of Swiss labour law.
* Exposure to French employment practices is highly desirable.
* Experience managing organizational change and transformation initiatives.
Skills
* Strong commercial mindset and business acumen.
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
* Confident operating at both strategic and operational levels.
* Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work autonomously while building effective partnerships across the business.
Education
* Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
* HR certification (HRSE or equivalent) is an advantage.
Languages
* Fluent English and French are essential.
* Additional European languages would be considered an asset.
## What's on Offer ##
Full time role.
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086415
Job Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
HR Manager
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082026-7086415
