HR Manager for 3 months, Geneva

Act as a Trusted HR Partner

- Serve as the primary HR contact for managers and staff within the Operations function.

- Provide clear, pragmatic advice on people‑related matters such as workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational changes.

- Support leaders in making fair, consistent, and timely people decisions aligned with organizational values.

Drive HR Operations and Delivery

- Manage and coordinate HR activities across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, and offboarding.

- Work closely with HR partners, shared service teams, and specialists to ensure smooth execution and consistent service delivery.

- Contribute actively to recruitment processes, ensuring roles are filled efficiently and new hires are well integrated.

- Track service quality, identify bottlenecks, and improve HR processes to make them more efficient and user‑friendly.

Support Leaders, Teams, and Engagement

- Coach managers on leadership practices, team dynamics, and performance conversations.

- Help create a positive, inclusive, and respectful working environment where people feel supported and engaged.

- Promote employee wellbeing, psychological safety, and constructive dialogue across teams.

- Support the resolution of team challenges and interpersonal issues with professionalism and discretion.

Ensure Governance and Compliance

- Ensure HR practices comply with internal frameworks, employment regulations, and contractual obligations.

- Handle sensitive cases with care, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

- Contribute to consistent and transparent HR decision‑making across the department.

Act as the operational HR partner for the Operations functionEnsure effective, compliant, and high‑quality HR delivery

Experience and Background

- A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; professional HR certification is an asset.

- Around 7-10 years of professional experience, including several years in HR roles with a strong operational focus.

- Proven experience working in complex, international, or matrix‑based organizations.

- Solid knowledge of core HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and workforce planning.

- Familiarity with employment law; knowledge of Swiss labor law is an advantage.

Skills and Mindset

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

- A pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach with a strong sense of accountability.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain effective in a fast‑paced, sometimes ambiguous environment.

- Comfort working across cultures and with diverse stakeholders.

- Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and follow‑up.

- Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.

- Confidence using HR systems and digital tools to support efficient ways of working.

Our client is an international company.

3 months of temporary contract via Page.

2 days of home office.