Global HR Business Partner: Strategy & Employee Relations

Michael Page (Switzerland); Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High visibility role

Senior leadership exposure

Dynamic environment

Strategic & operational HR

Autonomy

8-month assignment

Job summary

Michael Page (Switzerland) is seeking an HR Business Partner to lead diverse HR initiatives in a global environment and partner with business leaders on key people projects.

You will guide on employee relations, performance management, Swiss labour law, and HR operations, manage onboarding and offboarding, and deliver HR analytics. This is an 8-month assignment with high visibility across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Generalist, or in a similar HR advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting managers and employees in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Solid background in employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a hands-on approach.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Proficient with HR systems and Microsoft Office tools; Workday experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and HR policies.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, and offboarding.
• Advise stakeholders on Swiss labor law and HR best practices.
• Support annual HR processes such as performance reviews, talent management, and compensation cycles.
• Coordinate with payroll, talent acquisition, legal, and shared services teams.
• Prepare HR reports, analytics, and documentation for management.
• Contribute to HR projects and ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations.
• Build strong relationships with local and international stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and employment regulations.

Skills

HR business partner

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Performance management

HR operations

Communication

English and French

HR systems

Tools

Workday

Job description

Michael Page (Switzerland) is seeking an HR Business Partner to lead diverse HR initiatives in a global environment and partner with business leaders on key people projects.

You will guide on employee relations, performance management, Swiss labour law, and HR operations, manage onboarding and offboarding, and deliver HR analytics. This is an 8-month assignment with high visibility across the organization.