Senior HR Specialist

Norion Partners; Neuenburg; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Norion Partners is seeking a Senior HR Specialist for a major organization in the Neuchâtel area. You will act as a trusted advisor to management and employees, guiding HR matters and supporting informed decision‑making while overseeing the full employee lifecycle.

You will apply deep knowledge of Swiss employment law, payroll, pension and insurance, ensure compliant processes, accurate records and HR insights. 7–10 years of HR experience in Switzerland are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional experience in Human Resources in Switzerland, ideally in a broad HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss employment law and payroll, social security, pension and insurance matters.
• Broad HR expertise across employee relations, employment contracts, compensation & benefits, performance management and lifecycle.
• Ability to partner with management and translate business needs into practical HR solutions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities with sound judgment and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trusted relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to management and employees on a broad range of HR matters.
• Oversee and manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to development and internal mobility.
• Advise on employment contracts, absences, compensation and benefits, ensuring Swiss compliance.
• Oversee payroll and personnel administration with accurate social security and pension requirements.
• Maintain HR records, prepare reports and provide HR insights to management.
• Contribute to HR projects on organizational development, employee engagement, performance management and process improvement.

Skills

HR Generalist

Swiss employment law

Payroll & social security

Employee lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Job description

On behalf of a major organization based in Neuchâtel area, we are seeking a Senior HR Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to management and employees providing proactive guidance across a broad range of HR matters and supporting effective decision-making process
• Oversee and manage the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to employee development and internal mobility
• Advise management on employment contracts, absences, compensation and benefits, and other employment-related matters, ensuring alignment with applicable Swiss requirements
• Oversee payroll and personnel administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable social security, pension and insurance requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel records, prepare HR reports and analyses, and provide management with relevant HR insights
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives relating to organizational development, employee engagement, performance management, compensation & benefits and process optimization

Profile

• 7–10 years of professional experience in Human Resources in Switzerland ideally in a broad HR Generalist or HR Business Partner capacity
• Strong knowledge of Swiss employment law and proven expertise in payroll, social security, pension and insurance matters
• Broad HR expertise covering employee relations, employment contracts, compensation & benefits, performance management and the full employee lifecycle
• Proven ability to partner effectively with management, understand business needs and translate them into practical and people-focused HR solutions
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and efficiently, while demonstrating sound judgment, discretion and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with employees and stakeholders at all levels