Global HR Generalist: Site Lead & Intl Projects

Michael Page

Mittelwallis

On-site

CHF 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Michael Page International is seeking an experienced Lead HR for a production site in Switzerland. You will manage the full employee lifecycle and partner with site leadership while driving international HR initiatives.

The role combines on-site responsibilities (about 50%) with Group-level HR projects across multiple countries, requiring a hands-on, advisory HR generalist mindset and strong collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

  • University degree in HR, business, psychology or related field.
  • 5–10 years of broad HR experience with full employee lifecycle.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing/operational environments is a plus.
  • Experience advising managers on people matters and employee relations.
  • Experience in international and/or matrix organisations is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Act as main HR point of contact for the site, partnering with Site Manager and leadership.
  • Manage day-to-day HR activities: recruitment, onboarding, ER, performance, development, offboarding.
  • Advise managers on people-related matters and help build engaged teams.
  • Ensure fair application of HR policies and local employment law.
  • Support workforce planning, recruitment and talent development as needed.
  • Coordinate annual HR cycles: performance reviews, salary reviews and objectives.

Skills

English fluency
French fluency
Project management
Interpersonal skills
Autonomy
Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Job description

Michael Page International is seeking an experienced Lead HR for a production site in Switzerland. You will manage the full employee lifecycle and partner with site leadership while driving international HR initiatives.

The role combines on-site responsibilities (about 50%) with Group-level HR projects across multiple countries, requiring a hands-on, advisory HR generalist mindset and strong collaboration across functions.

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