People Relations Partner (80-100%)

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Listening and responding to the ever-changing needs of people around the world.

As a member of the People Relations Area of Practice within the Integrated Workforce Strategy Chapter of People & Culture, the PR Partner for Switzerland fosters trusted partnerships by balancing employee experience and company interests, contributing to a positive work environment during key moments. This role focuses on balancing value creation and protection through a Creative Leadership mindset. You will handle complex labor and employment issues, provide guidance to P&C colleagues, and collaborate closely with Legal and Compliance teams. By strategically focusing and working in partnership with P&C and business squads, you will foster trust and ensure fair and consistent people practices, thereby enhancing employee experiences at Roche.

Your opportunity

• Consult and advise employees and managers on a broad range of people relations matters, including policy interpretation, conflict resolution, complex performance topics.
• Follow up on workplace complaints and complex employee issues, serving as a point of escalation.
• Support and drive engagement strategies for restructures and reorganizations, partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage key projects related to people relations, such as restructurings, negotiations with employee representatives, and conflict prevention.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of P&C policies and practices that support Roche's new ways of working.

Who You Are

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in people relations who can manage complex situations and foster positive employee experiences. You should possess:

• Deep expertise in people relations and Swiss labor law, with strong skills in negotiation and mediation to resolve complex disputes effectively.
• An enterprise mindset with the ability to think strategically and work across diverse business areas and global teams.
• Exceptional consultation and influencing skills to engage various stakeholders within the organization.

Additionally, you should be able to build trust at all organizational levels through courageous authenticity. A passion for diversity, inclusion, and promoting psychological safety in the workplace is crucial. You will need to handle difficult conversations and coach others effectively. Proven ability to manage multiple complex issues and sensitive PR moments is essential.

• Expertise in risk assessment and employment law application.
• Effective communication skills for meaningful dialogue and engagement.
• Experience in supporting business reorganization and leading transformative initiatives.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for effective collaboration.
• Fluency in both German and English to ensure clear and effective communication.

Are you interested, apply now!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.