Senior HR Business Partner

Confidential; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Confidential in Zürich seeks an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to act as trusted advisor to business leaders and employees, driving people initiatives that support growth, operational excellence, and performance in an international environment.

You will shape HR strategy, lead transformation projects, manage talent acquisition, develop policies, and collaborate with regional teams to enable data‑driven decisions and a high‑performing culture.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in HR or related field plus HR specialization preferred.
• 6–7 years HR experience as HRBP or Senior Generalist in dynamic environments.
• Experience in construction/infrastructure/engineering sectors desirable.
• Strong knowledge of ER, performance, comps & benefits, payroll.
• Transformation/change management and organizational restructuring experience.
• Ability to influence and coach managers at different levels.
• Fluency in Swiss-German; English required; other languages valued.

Aufgaben

• Act as strategic HR partner to business unit leaders, guiding HR topics.
• Advise management and employees on HR matters, ensuring compliance.
• Support organizational changes, restructuring, and workforce planning.
• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with business goals and law.
• Lead HR systems implementation and digital HR initiatives.
• Benchmark comp & benefits against industry standards and adjust as needed.
• Oversee recruitment and talent acquisition to meet business needs.
• Build partnerships with universities and pipelines for branding.
• Collaborate on training, succession planning, and performance initiatives.
• Ensure effective HR operations and lifecycle processes.
• Provide HR reporting and analytics to leadership for decisions.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal

Stakeholder management

Analytical HR data

Coaching managers

Change management

Communication

Ausbildung

University degree in HR or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior HR Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees, driving people initiatives that support organizational growth, operational excellence, and business performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping HR strategy, leading transformation projects, and fostering a high-performance culture within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to business unit leaders, providing expert guidance on all aspects of human resources management.
• Advise and support management, employees, and employee representatives on HR-related matters, ensuring compliance with labor regulations and company policies.
• Partner with leadership teams during organizational changes, restructuring initiatives, and workforce planning activities to strengthen a project-driven and financially sustainable organization.
• Support the review, development, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of new HR systems and digital HR initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Analyze market trends in compensation and benefits, benchmark against industry standards, and provide recommendations to maintain a competitive and equitable reward strategy.
• Oversee and support recruitment and talent acquisition activities, ensuring the timely attraction and selection of high-quality candidates in line with business needs.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with universities, technical schools, and other talent pipelines to strengthen employer branding and long-term workforce development.
• Collaborate with management to identify training and development needs, succession planning opportunities, and performance management initiatives that enhance organizational capability.
• Ensure the effective execution of HR operations and administrative processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Work closely with Corporate and Regional HR teams to provide accurate HR reporting, workforce analytics, and key performance indicators (KPIs), enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Profile and Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or a related field, with a specialization in Human Resources preferred.
• Minimum of 6-7 years of progressive HR experience as an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Generalist, or similar role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in the construction, infrastructure, engineering, industrial, or project-based sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of core HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, organizational development, and payroll processes.
• Proven experience supporting organizational transformation, change management, and business restructuring initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach managers at different organizational levels.
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment, ideally within a subsidiary or matrix organization.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging HR data and metrics to support business decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a hands‑on environment.
• Swiss‑German Mandatory, fluency in English is required; additional languages are considered an asset.