Senior HR Manager, Switzerland and France

• Lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle including employee relations
• Act as the trusted HR Business Partner for Switzerland and France

About Our Client ##

Our client is a leading international company with a strong presence across Europe

Job Description ##

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Coach managers on people management best practices and leadership challenges.
• Support business transformation and change management initiatives.

Employee Relations

• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Provide pragmatic advice while balancing business needs and legal requirements.
• Foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

Talent Management & Development

• Support recruitment efforts for key positions.
• Drive succession planning and talent review processes.
• Partner with managers to identify development opportunities and build organizational capability.
• Promote employee development and career progression initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Support annual compensation and bonus review processes.
• Advise managers on compensation-related matters and market competitiveness.
• Partner with Finance and external providers to ensure effective reward practices.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss employment legislation and support the French entity in collaboration with external advisors where appropriate.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee documentation.
• Support payroll and benefits administration activities.

HR Projects & Organizational Development

• Lead and contribute to local, regional, and global HR initiatives.
• Support culture, engagement, wellbeing, and diversity initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.

The Successful Applicant ##

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within international and matrixed organizations.
• Proven HR Business Partnering experience supporting senior stakeholders.
• Strong background in employee relations and employment law.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss labour law.
• Exposure to French employment practices is highly desirable.
• Experience managing organizational change and transformation initiatives.

Skills

• Strong commercial mindset and business acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Confident operating at both strategic and operational levels.
• Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously while building effective partnerships across the business.

Education

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• HR certification (HRSE or equivalent) is an advantage.

Languages

• Fluent English and French are essential.
• Additional European languages would be considered an asset.

What's on Offer ##

Full time role.

Quote job ref

JN-082026-7086415

Job Function

Human Resources

Specialisation

HR Manager

Industry

FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-082026-7086415