Head of Employee Relations

Xapply; Schweiz; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Xapply in Switzerland seeks a Head of Employee Relations to define and lead a global approach to employee relations and performance management. You will establish practical frameworks, governance, and policies ensuring fair handling of matters across jurisdictions and will lead high‑risk cases with a strong, strategic lens.

You will collaborate with works councils, employee representatives, and senior leaders, balancing legal considerations with employee experience and business priorities, while

Qualifikationen

• Define and lead a global employee relations and performance management strategy.
• Establish policies and governance for consistent, fair handling of employee matters.
• Collaborate with works councils,employee representatives, and workforce bodies across jurisdictions.
• Balance legal considerations, employee experience, and business priorities.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement practical frameworks and governance for employee relations.
• Lead and oversee global employee relations cases.
• Build relationships with works councils and employee representatives.
• Partner with senior leaders and employment counsel to balance legal, experience, and business needs.

Jobbeschreibung

Description:

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Employee Relations based in Switzerland.

The Head of Employee Relations will define and lead a global approach to employee relations and performance management across a rapidly growing international organization.
You will establish practical frameworks, policies, and governance that enable employee matters to be handled consistently, fairly, and in line with applicable employment laws.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations cases.
You will build constructive relationships with works councils, employee representatives, and other workforce bodies across multiple jurisdictions.
Working closely with senior leaders, People teams, and employment counsel, you will balance legal considerations, employee experience, organizational values, and business priorities.
You will also strengthen manager capability through guidance, coaching, training, and practical tools for managing employee matters effectively.
This is an international leadership opportunity in a fast-moving environment where strong judgment, collaboration, and meaningful organizational impact are highly valued.