Maternity-Cover Senior HR Specialist – Switzerland/Austria

Edwards Lifesciences Sarl [Switzerland]; Nyon; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a temporary Senior HR Specialist for approximately 9 months to support the maternity leave back-up. Location: Nyon, Switzerland; office-based with proximity to Nyon. You will lead onboarding, administer contracts, and manage HR data and policies across Switzerland and Austria.

The role requires 3+ years of multinational HR experience, fluency in French and English, and knowledge of Swiss labour law. Proficiency with Workday and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience in a multinational environment.
• Swiss HR Certificate preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree, commercial school qualification, or completed apprenticeship.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Knowledge of Swiss labour law and the Swiss social insurance system.

Responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding and orientation process for new employees.
• Perform front-line HR duties for employee groups in Switzerland (Regional HQ) and Austria.
• Prepare and administer employment contracts, contract amendments, and related HR documentation in line with local labour laws.
• Administer and implement internal policies in compliance with corporate requirements.
• Manage HR data and ensure the proper use of all HR systems, maintaining data accuracy and compliance.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration in coordination with central HR Operations Teams, including changes in employment status, promotions, transfers, personnel file maintenance, and the issuance of employment letters and work certificates.
• Coordinate offboarding processes, including resignations, terminations, exit interviews, final settlements, and the return of company property.
• Manage absence and leave administration (e.g., vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, accidents) and monitor working time compliance.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and analyses (e.g., headcount, turnover, absenteeism, HR KPIs) and respond to internal and external statistical requests.
• Liaise with government authorities, social insurance institutions, pension funds, and insurers; manage work permits and cross-border employment requirements in coordination with central Operations Teams.
• Manage health, safety, and well-being initiatives, as well as employee engagement and recognition activities.
• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, processes, and employment-related questions.
• Perform other incidental duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent French

Fluent English

HR policies

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Swiss HR Certificate

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a temporary Senior HR Specialist for approximately 9 months to support the maternity leave back-up. Location: Nyon, Switzerland; office-based with proximity to Nyon. You will lead onboarding, administer contracts, and manage HR data and policies across Switzerland and Austria.

The role requires 3+ years of multinational HR experience, fluency in French and English, and knowledge of Swiss labour law. Proficiency with Workday and MS Office is preferred.