• Experience in healthcare and/or life sciences is an advantage
  • Solid experience as an HR Generalist wanted

About Our Client

For a leading interdisciplinary healthcare company in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner (m/f) who enjoys supporting people and organizations through growth and change. In this role, you will be the central point of contact for all HR topics along the employee life cycle and play a key role in driving the ongoing development of the organization.

Job Description

HR Business Partnering & Advisory

• Act as the dedicated HR partner for assigned portfolio companies, providing comprehensive support across the entire employee life cycle as well as project-related HR services.

• Advise and coach managers and employees on HR-related matters, leveraging the expertise of the Lead HRBP and the extended HR team.

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with management, employees, and HR colleagues.

Organizational Development & Post-Merger Integration

• Work closely with hiring managers on staffing needs and workforce planning.

• Support the harmonization of HR policies and processes in line with the national HR agenda.

• Contribute to change management and employee engagement initiatives during and after transformation phases.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead recruitment processes together with hiring managers, supported by the HR SSC.

• Strengthen the employer brand through high-quality recruitment and targeted initiatives.

• Support onboarding, performance management, competency development, and the creation of talent pipelines for key roles.

Employee Relations & Implementation of HR Policies

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters and ensure timely resolution in coordination with the Lead HRBP.

• Ensure consistent application of Swiss labor law, HR policies, and compliance requirements.

• Support the implementation of digital compliance and training systems.

Collaboration with the HR SSC & HR Team

• Work closely with the HR SSC on payroll, benefits, HR administration, data, and other services.

• Provide local insights to help improve processes, systems, and the employee experience.

• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives led by the Lead HRBP and/or CHRO.

The Successful Applicant

• HR studies or further training in the field of HR.

• Relevant experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner or HR Manager, ideally in a multi-entity or decentralized organizational environment

• Professional experience in the healthcare or life sciences sector

• Solid knowledge of Swiss labor law

• Hands-on operational HR expertise combined with strong business partnering experience

• Experience in business integration, change management, organizational development, and cultural integration

• Excellent German and English skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels

• Confident working in a dynamic and evolving environment; resilient, adaptable, and solution-oriented

• Proactive, pragmatic, solution-driven, and highly team-oriented

• Able to balance operational execution with support for strategic initiatives

• Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for organizational development, people development, and sustainable value creation

What's on Offer

Are you an engaged and relationship-oriented personality who approaches challenges with clarity and drive? If so, an exciting role in an innovative, dynamic healthcare environment awaits you. Apply online now!

Quote job ref

JN-112025-6888173

Job Function

Human Resources

Specialisation

HR Generalist

Industry

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Location

Zürich

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-112025-6888173

Job Nature

Home Office