Senior HR Manager, Switzerland and France

* 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.

* 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.

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JN-082026-7086415

Job Function

Human Resources

Specialisation

HR Manager

Industry

FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

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