Strategic HR Advisor
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and proactive HR professional responsible for providing strategic guidance to management teams on HR-related matters. Key responsibilities include leading the recruitment process, building and maintaining a talent pipeline, designing staff development initiatives, supporting performance management, managing conflict resolution processes, and conducting interviews and exit interviews.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including needs analysis, job descriptions, job postings, sourcing, agency coordination, screening, interviews, reference checks, and salary negotiations.
* Build and maintain a talent pipeline to proactively secure high-potential candidates for key roles.
* Design and implement staff development initiatives, including training programs and career path planning for the Swiss market.
* Support performance management in collaboration with managers, including the annual evaluation cycle and action planning.
* Manage conflict resolution processes in partnership with managers.
* Conduct interviews and exit interviews, monitor evaluations, and implement follow-up measures as needed.
* Prepare and analyze HR reports and statistics, including turnover, recruitment, absences, entries/exits, and organisational charts.
* Develop and track HR KPIs tailored to the retail environment, ensuring actionable insights and follow-up.
* Monitor market salary benchmarks.
* Collaborate with the Head of HR to manage bonus and incentive programs.
* Partner with managers to analyse needs, support workforce planning, and review work schedules.
* Stay informed on industry trends to enhance employee well-being.
* Act as the main HR contact for employees.
* Support learning initiatives and contribute to the development of training programs aligned with business needs.
Requirements:
* 3-5 years in a similar HR role.
* Native or excellent command of French and German.
* Good knowledge of English (B2/C1 level).
* Additional languages, especially Italian, are a plus.
* Solid understanding of Swiss labour law.
* Dynamic, analytical, and detail-oriented.
* Discreet yet assertive when needed.
* Autonomous and proactive, with strong initiative.
* Well-organized and solution-oriented.
* Empathetic with excellent listening skills.
* Flexible regarding working hours and travel (up to 40%).
What We Offer:
* A fast-paced environment with potential to grow and develop.
About Us:
Our client is seeking a skilled HR Business Partner to join their team in Bienne, Switzerland.