HR Strategy & Transformation Specialist (80-100%)

Lombard Odier Group; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lombard Odier Group is seeking an HR Strategy & Transformation Specialist to drive strategic HR and transformation initiatives from design to implementation in Switzerland. You will structure complex business challenges, develop practical recommendations, and partner with HR, IT and business leaders to shape the future of our people agenda.

With 2–5 years in consulting or strategic roles, you will lead cross-functional projects, facilitate workshops, and deliver executive-ready presentations and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field.
• 2–5 years in a leading consulting firm or strategy, transformation, or project management role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to structure complex topics.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and senior leadership exposure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across HR, technology and business functions.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel, and MS 365 proficiency; familiarity with AI productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic HR and transformation initiatives from design through implementation.
• Structure complex business challenges, perform analyses, and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Drive projects on organizational effectiveness, operating model design, process improvement, and HR digitalization.
• Define project plans, governance, milestones and success metrics.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and dependencies, ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with HR, IT and business stakeholders to align and decide.
• Facilitate workshops and cross-functional working groups; prepare executive updates.

Skills

HR strategy

Transformation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft 365

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Monday.com

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 230 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions. “Rethink Everything” is our philosophy – it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients.

HR Strategy & Transformation Specialist (80-100%) We are looking for a high-potential professional to join our HR Strategy & Transformation team and help drive key initiatives that shape the future of our people agenda. Working closely with HR leadership and senior business stakeholders, you will lead strategic projects across organizational effectiveness, process optimization, digital transformation, and operating model design. This role offers significant exposure to senior management and is ideally suited for candidates coming from consulting, advisory, or transformation environments who are looking to make a tangible impact within a dynamic organization.

YOUR ROLE

• Lead and deliver strategic HR and transformation initiatives from design through implementation.
• Structure complex business challenges, conduct analyses, and develop practical, data-driven recommendations.
• Drive projects related to organizational effectiveness, operating model design, process improvement, workforce initiatives, and HR digitalization.
• Define project plans, governance frameworks, milestones, and success metrics.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to drive alignment and decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and cross-functional working groups.
• Prepare executive presentations, business cases, decision papers, and project updates.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance employee experience.
• Support the successful adoption and implementation of transformation initiatives.

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a leading consulting firm (Big4, strategy, transformation, or advisory) or in a strategy, transformation, or project management role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex topics and deliver actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills, including exposure to senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across HR, technology, and business functions.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, Monday.com).
• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and data visualization tools.
• Residence in Switzerland or willingness to relocate.

Our Maison’s DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication.

As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison’s DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy.

It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Help us build the bank of tomorrow.

Lombard Odier’s purpose is to preserve and grow our clients’ assets over time. With a history spanning over 220 years, we have served our clients for over seven generations, weathered 40 financial crises and ceaselessly innovated to offer best in class, sustainable services to our clients. our mission to you.

Lombard Odier is an employer of choice. We are committed to providing a stimulating work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving business opportunities and effectiveness. our culture.

At Lombard Odier, we understand that our people are a precious resource. That’s why we’ve focused on creating an atmosphere where every unique individual can flourish and work together to achieve our goals. Building an environment where our teams can be inspired, “rethink everything” and thrive in a positive, energetic setting, is the essence of our culture. diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal opportunities employer. As an EDGE (Economic Dividends for Gender Equality) certified organisation, we aspire to create an optimal workplace for women and men, and help them benefit from it. EDGE is the leading global standard for measuring gender equality in the workplace.

If our people improve, we improve. That’s why at Lombard Odier, we offer all the support employees need to take responsibility for their own personal and professional development. This sums up our desire to recognise and promote the talents of each and every employee in keeping with our values. Our commitment to valuing and fostering skills and know-how is what underpins our diverse and high-quality training programme.