Human Resources Business Partner

EMEA Recruitment; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EMEA Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a global organization in financial services to appoint an HR Business Partner based in Switzerland. You will act as trusted advisor to the Swiss business, delivering end-to-end HR support and aligning people initiatives with business objectives.

The role covers employee relations, performance management, recruitment, compensation and benefits, compliance and change management, working closely with leaders to embed HR policy and improve employee

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of HR experience, ideally in an international/matrixed environment.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss employment law and local HR practices.
• Experience across performance management, talent development, and HR operations.
• Comfortable with HR systems and digital tools; able to manage competing priorities autonomously.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.
• Industry experience in financial services/investment management is preferred.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Act as the primary HR contact for employees and managers in Switzerland, ensuring compliant outcomes per Swiss law.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, performance, and development initiatives.
• Manage compensation and benefits processes, including annual salary reviews and incentives per internal frameworks.
• Contribute to HR-led projects and organizational change initiatives, supporting effective communication and adoption.

Kenntnisse

HR advisory

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

HR operations

HR systems

Communication

English fluency

International experience

Financial/investment industry

Jobbeschreibung

EMEA Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a global organization who specialises in Financial services and Investment management to appoint an HR Business Partner, based in Switzerland, to join its regional HR function.

The HR Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to the Swiss business, delivering end-to-end HR support and working closely with leaders to drive people initiatives aligned with overall business objectives.

This position plays a key role in embedding HR policies, frameworks, and best practices, while fostering a positive employee experience and supporting organizational effectiveness.

The role has broad responsibility across all core HR activities, including employee relations, talent and performance management, recruitment, learning and development, compensation and benefits, compliance, and organizational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for employees and managers across the Swiss site, providing guidance on employee relations matters and ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes in line with Swiss employment legislation and internal policies.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, talent identification, performance management, and development initiatives, supporting both short- and long-term people strategies.
• Manage compensation and benefits activities, including the administration of local programs and support of annual salary review and incentive processes in line with internal frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to HR-led projects and organizational change initiatives, participating in transformation programs and supporting effective communication, engagement, and adoption across the business.

Key Experience Required

• Minimum of 10+ years’ HR experience, ideally gained within an international or matrixed organization, with strong exposure to employee relations and people advisory work.
• Solid working knowledge of Swiss employment law and local HR practices, combined with experience across performance management, talent development, and HR operations.
• Comfortable working with HR systems and digital tools, able to operate autonomously, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, excellent communication and influencing skills, and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Financial/investment industry experience needed
• Fluent in English as the primary business language; additional European languages are considered an advantage.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to fostering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We operate as an impartial recruitment partner, assessing candidates solely on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, marital or relationship status, disability, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.