HRPP - Oberentfelden m/f/d

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

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No