* Publication date: 01 December 2025 * Workload: 100% * Contract type: Permanent position * Place of work: Glion HR Officer Permanent contract / Glion, Switzerland Glion Institute of Higher Education, a Sommet Education Group brand, is a private Swiss institution shaping the future of hospitality and luxury management education across 3 campuses in Glion and Bulle (Switzerland) and London (UK). 6th in Hospitality and Leisure Management, 3rd in employer reputation in the 2025 QS World University Ranking. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute. Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness and Sense of Service are the values driving our actions. We offer an innovative, collaborative and thriving environment. We are looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Officer to join our HR team at GIHE. In this key role, you will be a primary point of contact for employees across our campuses and ensure a smooth, positive and compliant employee experience. With a varied and operational scope, you will manage the full employee lifecycle, support wellbeing and engagement initiatives, and contribute to a collaborative and caring campus culture. You will be working from our Glion and Bulle Campuses. Responsibilities: *Employee lifecycle & support* * Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding/induction to departure * Ensure accurate and compliant HR data and employee files * Act as the main HR contact for apprentices and trainees * Provide first-line HR support to employees and managers * Support conflict management, disciplinary meetings and terminations when required * Advise employees on insurance, social security, tax, immigration and payroll topics *Recruitment* * Handle recruitment administration (job postings, screening, interviews, references) * Manage end-to-end recruitments * Support and train managers on recruitment practices *Engagement, Events & Culture* * Support wellbeing and engagement initiatives * Coordinate monthly and annual staff events in collaboration with the HR Business Partner * Contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture *Time, Absence & Payroll* * Advise on time and absence management * Support return-to-work follow-ups and long-term cases * Assist with payroll data transfer and follow-ups *HR operations & Team support* * Prepare various HR documents and reports * Support HR projects, Staff Committee activities and process improvements * Provide operational backup to HR team members when needed Profile and experiences: * HR Diploma \