HR Business Partner

Overview

A Swiss luxury manufacturer based in Le Brassus, operating within the haute horlogerie and precision-manufacturing ecosystem. The employer combines artisanal craftsmanship with global distribution and maintains a people-focused HR approach typical of leading Swiss luxury maisons and manufacturers.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR strategic advisor to site leadership, translating business strategy into people priorities and action plans.
• Manage employee relations and casework, ensuring fair, consistent resolution while maintaining confidentiality and legal compliance under Swiss labour law.
• Lead workforce planning, organisational design and change-management initiatives to optimise operational effectiveness.
• Partner with recruitment to attract and onboard specialised technical and managerial talent for manufacturing and professional functions.
• Drive performance management, succession planning and development programmes for key roles and high-potential employees.
• Advise on compensation, benefits and reward matters; provide market input and implement locally appropriate practices.
• Design and deliver training interventions and people development activities in coordination with Group HR policies.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous-improvement initiatives (e.g., HR process optimisation, engagement and retention programmes).

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an HR generalist and business partner in manufacturing, professional services or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss employment law, social-partner relations and local HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive change across operational teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, mediation and conflict-resolution skills with high discretion and ethical standards.
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR metrics to inform decisions and measure impact.

Experience

Mid–senior level HR experience with several years as an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist; experience in manufacturing or technical environments is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or equivalent professional experience.

Culture

The workplace emphasises craft, precision and long-term value creation, combining rigorous standards with collaborative, people-centred management. Teams are typically small and cross-functional, valuing initiative, discretion and a commitment to continuous improvement.