Head of Human Resources Switzerland, Geneva

Reporting to the Swiss GM and working closely with Group HR in Germany, you act as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Leadership&Team Management

- Lead, develop and inspire a Swiss HR team of 12 professionals across multiple sites

- Foster a strong culture of leadership, accountability, and HR excellence

- Support and challenge managers in people leadership, performance management, and talent development

HR Strategy, Governance&Swiss Labour Law

- Define and implement the Swiss HR strategy in alignment with Group objectives

- Act as the subject‑matter expert for Swiss labour law, ensuring full legal compliance across all HR matters

- Advise management on complex employee relations issues, organisational design, and workforce planning

Employer Branding&Culture

- Build and strengthen a compelling employer brand in Switzerland

- Drive initiatives related to employee engagement, experience, and retention

- Position HR as a key contributor to business performance, culture, and reputation

Employee Relations&International Interface

- Manage employee relations in Switzerland with authority, credibility, and pragmatism

- Serve as the key HR interface with German headquarters and international stakeholders

- Operate effectively in a multicultural and German‑speaking environment

Fluency in French, German and English needed Leading end‑to‑end HR strategy and operations in Switzerland

Experience&Expertise

- University degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or equivalent

- 10-15+ years of progressive HR experience, including a senior leadership role (HR Director / Head of HR)

- In‑depth, hands‑on knowledge of Swiss labour and employment law is mandatory

- Proven track record managing HR teams and leading change in complex organisations

- Experience in international and matrix environments is a strong asset

Languages

- French: fluent (working language)

- German: mandatory - professional level required

- English: very good command

Leadership&Personal Attributes

- Strong, visible, and credible leadership style

- Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach

- Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder‑management skills

- High level of professionalism, integrity, and business acumen

Our client is the Swiss entity of a leading German international group, operating in a demanding, regulated, and performance‑driven environment. The Swiss organisation plays a strategic role within the Group, both operationally and culturally.

- A strategic, country‑level HR leadership role with strong visibility

- Direct impact on leadership culture and employer branding in Switzerland

- International exposure within a German‑rooted group

- Stable, on‑site working environment with a strong leadership presence