Job Overview
The successful candidate will serve as a key partner to our leadership team, providing expert HR support and guidance on employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
About the Role:
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and agile HR organization, where you will contribute to shaping our company culture and driving business success.
* You will work closely with leaders to determine key people priorities and deliver solutions to ensure the organization's capability, structure, and culture are in place to drive business goals.
* Provide expert and well-reasoned HR advice and ensure that all people activities are managed in line with our values, policy, and local regulations and standards.
* Collaborate with our Talent Acquisition Team to enable recruitment of talents aligned with site capabilities needs, ensuring timely hiring against vacancies and pay equity.
* Coach and advise leaders on all aspects of people management, including employee relations, change management, and people development in line with our philosophy and policy.
* Help leaders drive talent reviews and build robust succession planning for key positions.
* Drive data-driven recommendations that improve performance, retention, and overall employee experience.
* Enable the implementation of rewards and benefits strategies aligned with organizational expectations, working closely with our Compensation and Benefits team.
* Foster diversity and inclusion and contribute to rolling out global initiatives at site level.
* Be accountable for HR compliance in line with labor and employment regulations and manage business risk arising from employment liability, working closely with local authorities.
* Participate or lead HR projects aligned with our objectives of digitalization and simplification.
* Collaborate with regional CoE's and relevant Global / BU HR colleagues to design and deliver best practice HR solutions in line with global standards.
Your Profile
We seek a seasoned HR professional with minimum 10 years of experience within HR, preferably with previous experience as an HRBP in an industrial environment.
* Bachelor's degree minimum; Master's degree preferred.
* Industry and HR Knowledge – understands the pharmaceutical industry and business. Curious and up to date on current and possible future trends related to a broad spectrum of HR practices.
* Previous experience in managing difficult situations and leading complex investigations with diplomacy and discretion modeling ethical behavior and taking necessary disciplinary actions as needed.
* Strong knowledge of Swiss Labor Law and implementation with pragmatism in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience in Time management systems (good understanding of employees scheduling linked to manufacturing requirements and tracking through HRIS tool).
* Strong proficiency with business scorecards and metrics (PowerBI) and motivated to embark on our journey around digitalization.
* Ability to focus on the few priorities that matter most. Track record of implementing programs that reduce complexity and measurably improve business performance.
* Good Analytical Skills (ability to identify the root cause of problems/opportunities and determine possible solutions).
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package prioritizing wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance:
* Generous Time Off: 28 days of paid leave.
* Health & Wellbeing: sport/fitness abonnement contribution, on-site cafeteria, medical annual check-ups starting at age 50, financial support, and preventive healthcare insurance.
* Family Support: paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption, along with dedicated spaces for nursing mothers.
* Career Development: access to a Learning Catalog, language courses, and opportunities for internal and international mobility.
* Transportation & Eco-Benefits: contributions for public transport, incentives for e-biking, and on-site charging stations for electric vehicles. Regular on-site gardening and massage activities.
About Us
We are a leading biopharmaceutical production site in Switzerland, employing over 650 professionals from diverse backgrounds. Our innovative working environment offers a unique blend of professionalism and camaraderie.
We train young apprentices in various fields, such as laboratory quality control, logistics, IT, and biopharmaceutical production. Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide.
We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace where our teams strive for continuous improvement. Join us in shaping the future of patient care and advancing the pharmaceutical industry.