As an HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience—empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem‑solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day.
Location: Switzerland and Austria region.
Key Responsibilities
People Leader Empowerment
* Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards.
* Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues.
* Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety‑first culture.
* Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters.
Employee Experience Focus
* Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience.
* Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders.
* Guide requests through appropriate self‑service channels while educating employees on new ways of working.
* Liaise with onsite/in‑country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction.
Local Support & Employee Relations
* Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE’s.
* Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize escalation.
* Collaborate with the COE’s to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions).
* (If no local/dedicated labor relations role): Advise and support labor relations/unions and works councils’ activities/issues (e.g., wage/contract negotiations) and conduct work that requires local expertise or onsite presence (legal / regulatory or market / community).
* Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations, laws and policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision‑making.
HR Strategy & HR Process Activation
* Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs.
* Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on‑the‑ground expertise.
* Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle, including culture and new HR process introductions.
* Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise.
Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks
* Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by:
o Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions.
o Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams.
o Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment.
* HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
* Strong experience in Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development or performance management.
Desired Characteristics
* Strong problem‑solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
* Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies.
* Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills.
* Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality.
* Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
Additional Information
* Relocation assistance: No.
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
* Employment type: Full‑time.
* Job function: Other.
* Industry: Electric Power Generation.
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