Temporary Senior HR Specialist – Maternity Cover

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

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.