Senior HR Specialist

Norion Partners; Neuenburg; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Norion Partners seeks a Senior HR Specialist for a major organization in the Neuchâtel area. You will act as trusted advisor to management and employees on HR matters, supporting informed decisions and strategic people initiatives.

You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, payroll and HR administration, and ensure Swiss compliance across social security, pensions and insurance while delivering high-quality HR insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of HR experience in Switzerland.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss employment law and payroll.
• Broad HR expertise across employee lifecycle and related areas.
• Excellent communication and ability to partner with management.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to management and employees on HR matters.
• Oversee employee lifecycle from onboarding to development and mobility.
• Advise on contracts, absences, compensation, and benefits per Swiss rules.
• Oversee payroll and HR administration ensuring compliance.
• Maintain records, prepare HR reports and provide insights.
• Contribute to HR projects on org development, engagement, and performance.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll

Swiss Law

Employee Relations

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

• 5–10 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
• Fluent in French and English, with German considered an asset