Senior HR Specialist (9-Month Temporary)

Edwards Lifesciences; Vaud; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Nyon, Switzerland, requires a temporary Senior HR Specialist for ~9 months to lead onboarding, HR operations, and policy implementation. The role covers Switzerland and Austria, and involves contracts, labour law compliance, and cross-border requirements.

Fluency in French and English is essential, with a Swiss HR background and experience with HR systems such as Workday. Office-based position in the Nyon area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (commercial school or apprenticeship) in a relevant field.
• Swiss HR Certificate preferred.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and orientation for new employees.
• Perform front-line HR duties for Switzerland (HQ) and Austria.
• Prepare and administer contracts and HR documentation per labour laws.
• Administer internal policies in line with corporate requirements.
• Manage HR data and ensure data accuracy and compliance in HR systems.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle administration with central HR Operations.
• Coordinate offboarding processes including resignations and final settlements.
• Manage absence and leave administration and time compliance.
• Prepare HR reports and respond to internal/external requests.
• Liaise with authorities and manage work permits and cross-border requirements.
• Support health, safety, wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement.
• Act as first point of contact for HR policies.
• Perform other incidental duties.

Job description

For the back-up of an employee on maternity leave , we are looking for a temporary Senior HR Specialist (approx. 9 months).

Location:

Nyon, Switzerland
This is an office-based position. Candidates should be based in the Nyon area or within a reasonable commuting distance to Nyon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the onboarding and orientation process for new employees
• Perform front-line HR duties for employee groups in Switzerland (Regional HQ) and Austria
• Prepare and administer employment contracts, contract amendments, and related HR documentation in line with local labour laws
• Administer and implement internal policies in compliance with corporate requirements
• Manage HR data and ensure the proper use of all HR systems, maintaining data accuracy and compliance
• Manage employee lifecycle administration in coordination with central HR Operations Teams, including changes in employment status, promotions, transfers, personnel file maintenance, and the issuance of employment letters and work certificates
• Coordinate offboarding processes, including resignations, terminations, exit interviews, final settlements, and the return of company property
• Manage absence and leave administration (e.g., vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, accidents) and monitor working time compliance
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and analyses (e.g., headcount, turnover, absenteeism, HR KPIs) and respond to internal and external statistical requests
• Liaise with government authorities, social insurance institutions, pension funds, and insurers; manage work permits and cross-border employment requirements in coordination with central Operations Teams
• Manage health, safety, and well-being initiatives, as well as employee engagement and recognition activities
• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, processes, and employment-related questions
• Perform other incidental duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a multinational environment
• Swiss HR Certificate preferred
• Solid educational background required, with a Bachelor’s degree, commercial school qualification, or completed apprenticeship
• Fluency in French and English
• Knowledge of Swiss labour law and the Swiss social insurance system

Additional Skills:

• Proven expertise in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems such as Workday
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including consultative and relationship management skills, with the ability to drive the achievement of objectives
• Proven success in adhering to and managing project schedules and projects
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels