Human Resource Consultant

Responsible for delivering comprehensive HR consulting to line management and employees across a diverse workforce in Zurich. Consulting, coaching and supporting line managers in performing their managerial and leadership function and the employees along the whole employee life cycle. Fostering strong partnership with the business at all levels of the organisation, regular exchange with line management on HR key topics. Handling of complex employee relation cases in close collaboration with our HR Legal department and other internal and external stakeholders. Support recruiting through preparing search, selecting- and interviewing candidates, managing negotiations and onboarding employees. Supporting HR Business Partners in implementing HR core processes such as Compensation-, Performance Review, Talent Management, reorganisations, etc. in close collaboration with other HR competence center (HR Support, Strategic Recruiting, Pension Fund, Payroll, Compensation). Redundancy and exit management: Supporting line managers and employees in all kinds of exit scenarios (resignations, low performer management, behavior related terminations, restructuring measurements based on social plan, termination agreements). Maintaining our core HR system “HR Connect” (Workday) and continuously develop own expertise in handling it. Actively participating in HR projects.

The HR Consulting Team is embedded in the HR organization, collaborating closely with various HR stakeholders such as HR Business Partners, Recruiting-, HR Support Specialists and other HR competence centers in the day-to-day business.

• Relevant educational and professional background, ideally in HR (e.g. Advanced Diploma in HR Management or Certificates in Advanced Studies in Human Capital Management)

• Several years of professional experience in a similar role (min. +5 years), preferably in financial sector

• Skilled and practiced in advising, coaching and recruiting

• Confident in dealing with senior-, line managers and employees of different personalities in an international environment

• Ability to build an internal network based on credibility and trust, integrity and discretion are essential

• Ability to react and adapt to a constantly changing and demanding environment and to deal with different cultures and backgrounds

• Natural team player, empathic and resilient personality, charisma, power of persuasion and good judgement skills

• In-depth knowledge in Swiss employment law

• Sophisticated verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English

• Proficient user of relevant IT systems (MS Office, Workday)