Human Resources Business Partner – Technology & Operations & Central Functions (80-100%)
Lombard Odier is looking for an HR Business Partner to support its Technology & Operations & Central Function teams based in Switzerland.
YOUR ROLE
As a strategic HR business partner, you are the primary HR Partner for your Business Unit, co‑designing HR strategy, anticipating organizational transformations, and driving change in direct alignment with Business strategy.
Strategic Partnership
- Develop a deep understanding of the BU’s business priorities
- Advise and challenge senior managers and leadership on organizational decisions, talent strategy, and performance
- Actively contribute to leadership committees and discussions on the evolution of the operating model
- Handle sensitive employee relations cases (harassment, misconduct, grievances, dismissal)
- Be a key point of contact for all employees to offer advice on career development, performance management, and conflict resolution
Change Management
- Identify and anticipate the human impact of transformations (restructuring, cultural shifts, digitalization)
- Design and lead change management plans: communication, capability building, and stakeholder engagement
- Ensure employee buy‑in and sustained engagement throughout transition phases
- Measure change effectiveness and continuously adjust approach based on feedback and data
Organizational Development & Talent
- Lead talent review with the Business Unit
- Coach and support managers in strengthening their leadership capabilities
- Identify capability gaps and co‑build tailored development plans
- Work closely with Learning & Development to identify training and coaching needs for business units
HR Operational Excellence
- Ensure quality and consistency of HR processes within the BU (Talent review, performance review, objective setting, yearly compensation review)
- Maintain social compliance and a healthy work environment (labor relations, psychosocial risk prevention)
- Leverage HR data and analytics to produce actionable insights for the business
YOUR PROFILE
- Proven experience (3+ years) as an HR Business Partner in a demanding environment
- Ability to read business environment and think in terms of organizational impact
- Advisory posture: assertiveness, courage and willingness to challenge status quo
- Strong facilitation, influencing and communication skills across all levels
- Results‑oriented with a strong sense of priorities
- Comfortable with ambiguity
- Fluency in French and English (spoken and written)
- Residence in Switzerland or willingness to relocate
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer. Our Maison’s DNA is woven with core values of Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and One Team. We strive to create an optimal workplace for women and men, and support internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. Our commitment to valuing and fostering skills and know‑how underpins our diverse and high‑quality training programme.