Michael Page
Senior HR Manager, Switzerland and France
Geneva · GE
100 %FestanstellungDeutsch
Zur Stelle- Veröffentlicht am
- 20. August 2026
- Zuletzt gesehen
- 17. September 2026
- 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