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Head of Human Resources Switzerland

Genf Festanstellung View Job Description
In order to support organisational development, leadership excellence, and a strong ambition around employer branding, the company is seeking a Head of Human Resources Switzerland, based in Geneva. This is an on‑site leadership role and does not offer a home‑office policy, reflecting the importance of proximity, visibility, and team engagement within the organisation. French, English and German fluency is required.

hinzugefügt 15/04/2026

  • Fluency in French, German and English needed
  • Leading end‑to‑end HR strategy and operations in Switzerland

Firmenprofil

Our client is the Swiss entity of a leading German international group, operating in a demanding, regulated, and performance‑driven environment. The Swiss organisation plays a strategic role within the Group, both operationally and culturally.

Stellenbeschreibung



Reporting to the Swiss GM and working closely with Group HR in Germany, you act as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, develop and inspire a Swiss HR team of 12 professionals across multiple sites
  • Foster a strong culture of leadership, accountability, and HR excellence
  • Support and challenge managers in people leadership, performance management, and talent development



HR Strategy, Governance & Swiss Labour Law

  • Define and implement the Swiss HR strategy in alignment with Group objectives
  • Act as the subject‑matter expert for Swiss labour law, ensuring full legal compliance across all HR matters
  • Advise management on complex employee relations issues, organisational design, and workforce planning



Employer Branding & Culture

  • Build and strengthen a compelling employer brand in Switzerland
  • Drive initiatives related to employee engagement, experience, and retention
  • Position HR as a key contributor to business performance, culture, and reputation



Employee Relations & International Interface

  • Manage employee relations in Switzerland with authority, credibility, and pragmatism
  • Serve as the key HR interface with German headquarters and international stakeholders
  • Operate effectively in a multicultural and German‑speaking environment

Anforderungsprofil



Experience & Expertise

  • University degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or equivalent
  • 10-15+ years of progressive HR experience, including a senior leadership role (HR Director / Head of HR)
  • In‑depth, hands‑on knowledge of Swiss labour and employment law is mandatory
  • Proven track record managing HR teams and leading change in complex organisations
  • Experience in international and matrix environments is a strong asset



Languages

  • French: fluent (working language)
  • German: mandatory - professional level required
  • English: very good command



Leadership & Personal Attributes

  • Strong, visible, and credible leadership style
  • Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach
  • Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder‑management skills
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and business acumen

Sonstige Informationen

  • A strategic, country‑level HR leadership role with strong visibility
  • Direct impact on leadership culture and employer branding in Switzerland
  • International exposure within a German‑rooted group
  • Stable, on‑site working environment with a strong leadership presence



Referenznummer angeben
JN-042026-6995936

Zusammenfassung

Berufsfeld
Personalwesen
Näheres Berufsfeld
Personaldirektor (m/w)
Branche
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Ort
Genf
Vertragsart
Permanent
Referenznummer
JN-042026-6995936

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