• Lead strategic HR transformation with a strong focus on job classification
  • Apply job evaluation expertise (Mercer IPE or similar) in an international env

About Our Client

Our client is a large international organisation undergoing an important transformation of its HR practices and job architecture.

Job Description

• Lead and deliver strategic HR initiatives related to job architecture, job evaluation and job classification as part of a broader People Management transformation programme.
• Design, implement and maintain a structured job classification framework across the organisation, ensuring consistency, transparency and alignment with HR policies and organisational strategy.
• Manage job classification and job grading projects using recognised evaluation methodologies such as Mercer IPE or similar frameworks.
• Coordinate the review, evaluation and classification of roles across multiple departments, ensuring positions are assessed consistently according to established criteria.
• Partner closely with HR leadership, HR Business Partners and business stakeholders to analyse existing roles, define job structures and implement a coherent job architecture.
• Guide managers and HR partners through the job evaluation process, ensuring the correct and consistent application of classification methodologies.
• Plan and coordinate all project management activities related to job classification initiatives, including defining project plans, milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure classification reviews are delivered on time and within scope, while monitoring project progress, risks and alignment with programme governance.
• Act as a central coordination point between HR, business leaders and the Programme Management Office (PMO).
• Organise and facilitate workshops, working groups and review sessions to assess job descriptions, evaluate roles and align on classification outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the organisation's job architecture framework, including job families and career structures.
• Support the standardisation of job descriptions and role structures across the organisation.
• Support change management and communication activities related to job classification initiatives to ensure understanding and adoption across the organisation.
• Explain job evaluation methodologies and support managers during job evaluation exercises.
• Ensure transparency and clarity of the job classification process across the organisation.
• Monitor the quality, accuracy and consistency of job classification data within HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors.
• Ensure job architecture, grading structures and classification data are properly documented and maintained within HR systems.

The Successful Applicant

• Fluent in French or English, with strong proficiency in the other language.
• Proven experience in HR project management, with strong expertise in job classification and job architecture.
• Experience managing job grading or organisational design projects.
• Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies (Mercer IPE or similar).
• Strong understanding of job architecture frameworks (job families, grading structures, internal equity).
• Ability to analyse organisational structures and evaluate roles.
• Experience working with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Experience with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors is a plus.
• Proficiency with project management tools is beneficial.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Structured, proactive and comfortable working in transformation environments.

What's on Offer

• Play a key role in a global HR transformation focused on job classification.
• Work with HR leaders and key stakeholders.

Quote job ref

JN-012026-6935686

Job Function

Human Resources

Specialisation

Compensation & Benefits

Industry

FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Location

Lausanne

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-012026-6935686

Job Nature

Home Office