For one of our clients, we are currently looking for a HR Labor Relations, Internal Governance & Payroll (EN-FR-SP)

This role ensures the effective implementation and oversight of labor relations, regulatory compliance, and HR Governance. Acting as key partner to the business, this role guarantees alignment with Swiss labor laws and internal policies.

The role also leads payroll coordination and supports strategic HR projects, contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement across the organization.

Main responsibilities:

Labor law & Employee Relations:

• Ensure that the company complies with the Swiss legal framework regarding labor relations: labor law, as well as agreements and conventions
• Manage employment contracts and their modifications in accordance with the law and internal policies
• Lead complex negotiations, mediate disputes, investigates unfair labor practice, and coordinate disciplinary actions, grievances and arbitration in line with company policies and legal frameworks
• Supervise the correct compliance with occupational health and safety measures in the company
• Maintain knowledge of labor and union agreements, policies and procedures

Governance & Audit:

• Ensure the proper implementation of the Group’s HR regulatory framework in the various regions and the up-to-date maintenance of policies and procedures
• Ensure the correct implementation and monitoring of audit and compliance issues involving the HR area

Compensation & Payroll:

• Coordinate with external payroll provider to ensure accurate payroll calculations, reviewing and verifying data for salaries, benefits, pension fund contributions taxes, social contributions and other deductions in compliance with Swiss regulation
• Contribute to the monthly and annual declaration process to taxes, social security, insurance and pension funds
• Manage day-to-day benefits programs, design and deliver benefits solutions and policies in line with the firm’s human resources and business strategies. Assist, monitor and manage defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans

Others:

• Take ownership of critical HR projects, supervising their execution across multiple branches and ensuring successful delivery within defined timelines and budgets
• Contribute to the quality of employee data records and continuous process improvement

Profile:

• 10+ years of experience in senior HR roles, with significant exposure to labor relations across multiple geographies
• Degree in HR highly desirable
• Deep expertise in Swiss labor laws and familiarity with international HR compliance frameworks
• Proven experience in multinational companies with matrix models
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS systems, particularly Workday
• Exceptional, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Fluency in Spanish, English and French
• Resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected for an interview.