Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Description – HR People Partner:

Job Summary

As an HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience—empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day.
The role will cover Switzerland and Austria region.

Key responsibilities

People Leader Empowerment

• Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards.
• Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues.
• Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety-first culture.
• Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters.

Employee Experience Focus

• Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience.
• Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders. 

• Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working.
• Liase with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction

Local Support & Employee Relations

• Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE’s. 
• Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues
• Collaborate with the COE’s to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions).
• (If no local/dedicated labor relations role): Advise and support labor relations/unions and works councils' activities / issues (e.g., wage/contract negotiations)  and conduct work that requires local expertise or onsite presence (legal / regulatory or market / community)
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making

HR Strategy & HR Process Activation

• Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs.
• Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise.
• Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions.
• Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise.

Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks

• Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by: 
  •  Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions
  • Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams
  • Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment
• HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong experience in Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development or performance management
• Native or Fluent German proficiency.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment
• Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills
• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality
• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement

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