Switzerland, Visp
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula for how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
The HR Business Partner will act as a collaborative partner to the business, providing HR subject‑matter expertise to all managers and employees of the designated areas. The future colleague will be a member of the local site HR Business Partnering Team in Visp, responsible for providing hands‑on support in all key HR areas spanning the full employee lifecycle from hire to retire. In addition, the HR Business Partner may be assigned to lead local HR projects related to recruitment, performance management, talent management or total rewards.
What You’ll Get
* An agile career with growth and development opportunities and a dynamic working culture
* A highly motivated team where we complement each other and strive for collaboration
* An inclusive and ethical workplace
* Compensation programs that recognize high performance
* A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
What You’ll Do
* Provide HR BPs support, consultation and guidance for all people‑related matters to the managers
* In collaboration with the wider HR team, develop and roll‑out people plans aligned with HR and business strategies. Critical areas to be addressed include talent and performance management, employee engagement, workforce planning, bringing to life global processes accordingly
* Ensure administrative support as process champion and coordinate HR administrative duties and responsibilities with HR Services supporting the site
* Build collaborative and positive relationships with internal clients and across the site / global HR network to ensure seamless HR support
* Coordinate and facilitate team and/or organizational development activities in order to drive efficiency, support growth and build high‑performing teams and organizations
* Coach and support line managers current and future plans to design their respective organizations and put in place change‑management plans to help their operations be successful
* Assess and continually seek to improve HR efficiency by tracking and reporting key performance indicators
What We Are Looking For
* Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in HR, ideally in an HR Business Partner role or equivalent
* Collaborative approach, striving for data‑driven decisions, dealing with ambiguity and managing periods with high workload
* Ability to act hands‑on on operational tasks to support respective organizations
* The role requires on site presence of at least 4 days a week at our site in Visp
* Understanding of Total Rewards concepts, recruitment and HR process principles, and the ability to apply these principles on a day to day basis
* Proficient in English and German
* Ability to effectively communicate in a matrix environment and across levels within the organization
* Affinity for technology tools and reporting dashboards
* Basic knowledge in Swiss labor law and experience in implementing disciplinary measures
* BSc or MSc in HR, Psychology, Business Administration or equivalent experience preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Reference: R71276
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