Junior HR Business Partner (f/m/x) - Temporary (6-9 months)

We are a dedicated Squad on a mission to redefine Swiss watchmaking, rooted in our legacy since 1884. Driven by innovation and precision we create timepieces that combine modern-retro design with casual, approachable, and sustainable luxury — powered by passionate teams around the world.

Join our vibrant team in La Chaux-de-Fonds as a Junior HR Business Partner (f/m/x) for a temporary mission (6-9 months) and be part of something extraordinary!

You will support management and employees with recruitment and all HR-related topics. You will manage employee cases related to sickness and monitor HR KPIs. You will also participate in a variety of projects related to the HR strategy.

Your contribution

• You will provide day to day HR support to employees and managers across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, development, offboarding).
• You will act as a trusted HR partner to managers, advising them on people related topics and team management.
• You will handle employment law questions, internal policies, and sensitive or complex situations.
• You will contribute to annual HR processes such as performance reviews, people reviews, promotions, salary cycles, and succession planning.
• You will support learning and development initiatives by identifying training needs and following up on development actions.
• You will manage recruitment for professional and managerial roles in collaboration with hiring managers.
• You will develop and monitor HR KPIs (turnover, absenteeism, recruitment metrics, training indicators, etc.) and support HR reporting.
• You will participate in HR projects and continuous improvement of internal processes.
• You will provide support to HR colleagues on various topics (payroll, internal communication, HR administration).
• You will contribute to the organization of internal events (celebrations, annual events, HR initiatives).

Do you think there is even more to discover in this role? You're right — apply today and learn more!

You will fit well to our squad if you have

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position, ideally in an international, industrial environment
• Experience in project work and the analysis and optimization of processes
• Commercial education or university deqree. Further education in Human Resources Manaqement (Federal diploma or university deqree). - - Nice to have: further education in chanqe manaqement, psycholoqy
• IT Knowledge (MS Office as well as in a HR-ERP or SAP) and good knowledge of labor law
• Strategic project management and change management skills
• You speak French and English fluently
• You are well organized, structured, independent and communicative personality with high level of assertiveness and implementation assets
• You are emphatic, motivated personality with high level of initiative, integer personality with a cross-linked mindset
• You are skilled to adhere with the orqanizational goals, standards, culture, and policies

We invite you to apply even if you do not meet all of these criteria.

Our values

• At Breitling we are...EPIC! :
• Entrepreneurship – We take ownership, act with agility, and dare to challenge the status quo.
• Performance – We strive for excellence and deliver with impact, precision, and passion.
• Innovation – We embrace creativity and continuously push boundaries to shape the future.
• Care – We look after our people, our clients, and our planet, with respect and responsibility.