Senior HR Business Partner (m/w/d)

Coca-Cola HBC Schweiz AG; Glattbrugg; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola HBC Schweiz AG is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as trusted advisor to leaders and employees, balancing strategic partnership with hands-on HR delivery.

You will strengthen organisational effectiveness, shape the employee experience, and support business performance through proactive people solutions and close collaboration with HR Centres of Expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology or related field.
• Experience in HR advisory or HR business partnering with Swiss workplace context.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience handling complex employee relations with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, performance management and organisational development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration across levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to understand business needs and provide strategic HR insights for workforce planning and performance.
• Advise on HR policies and Swiss employment law in employee relations contexts.
• Support People & Culture leaders in shaping HR strategies, frameworks and programmes.
• Lead and improve HR processes across the employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding).
• Coach leaders on performance management, feedback, goals, and development plans.
• Manage employee relations matters with fair, compliant processes.
• Drive People & Culture initiatives (engagement, wellbeing, leadership development, diversity).
• Design and deliver training to strengthen leadership and capabilities.
• Use people data to identify trends and support decision making.
• Contribute to change management communications and adoption across the business.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

HR advisory

Stakeholder management

People data analytics

Performance management

Organisational development

Employment law (Swiss)

Change management

Coaching & facilitation

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS / analytics tools

Job description

The Senior HR Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, balancing operational HR responsibilities with strategic business partnership. In this role, you will help shape the employee experience, strengthen organisational effectiveness and support business performance through trusted HR advice, proactive people solutions and close collaboration with our HR Centres of Expertise. You will provide expert guidance on people matters, lead selected People & Culture initiatives and contribute to building a high-performing, inclusive and engaged workforce.

YOUR NEW KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with managers to understand business needs and provide strategic HR insights that support workforce planning, organisational effectiveness and team performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor on complex people matters, providing expert guidance on HR policies, Swiss employment legislation and employee relations.
• Support People & Culture Managers in shaping and implementing HR strategies, frameworks and programmes that strengthen organisational capability and company culture.
• Lead and continuously improve HR processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and development to performance management and offboarding.
• Coach leaders on effective performance management, including feedback practices, goal setting and performance improvement processes.
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters, ensuring fair, compliant and well‑documented processes.
• Drive People & Culture initiatives in areas such as employee engagement, wellbeing, leadership development, diversity and inclusion.
• Design and deliver training sessions and workshops that strengthen leadership and employee capabilities.
• Use people data and analytics to identify trends, generate actionable insights, prepare reports and support informed decision‑making.
• Support change management initiatives by contributing to the communication, implementation and adoption of People & Culture programmes.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the HR team, HR Centres of Expertise and business functions to deliver effective and consistent people solutions.

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS:

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology or a related field.
• You bring several years of progressively responsible HR experience, including substantial experience in an HR advisory or HR business partnering role.
• You have solid knowledge of Swiss employment legislation and HR best practices.
• You have experience managing complex employee relations matters and navigating sensitive situations with confidence and discretion.
• You have a strong understanding of HR processes, performance management and organisational development.
• You are an effective stakeholder manager who can influence, build trust and collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• You combine strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach to operational execution.
• You have excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills.
• You can analyse people data, identify relevant trends and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• You demonstrate a high level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
• You bring a proactive mindset and a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• You work effectively and collaboratively within the HR team and across business functions.
• You MUST be mother tongue level in German both written and spoken. Additionally you are fluent in English, French and/or Italian would be an advantage.

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM:

We are Coca-Cola HBC, a growth‑driven consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Operating across 29 markets from Europe to Africa, our 24/7 portfolio reaches millions of consumers. With more than 30,000 employees representing over 70 nationalities, we create value for our people, customers and communities, and we keep raising the bar together.

We do not accept applications or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment agencies for this position.

At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.