Human Resources Business Partner

The HR Business Partner works closely with management to drive measurable improvements in employee engagement and productivity. This role builds strong partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added services to both management and employees, ensuring alignment with business values and objectives.

Additionally, the HR Business Partner provides project leadership for key HR initiatives and offers mentorship to less experienced HR professionals, fostering growth and capability within the team.

This position supports the HR team in the Swiss and Dutch offices.

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to business leaders through coaching, career development, counseling, and disciplinary actions. Manage and resolve complex employee-relations issues.
• Offer informal leadership and mentorship to less experienced HR professionals, acting as program/process lead for initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, and employee development.

• Develop comprehensive people plans aligned with the broader HR agenda and address specific workforce challenges. Implement talent management processes across departments and provide thought leadership to enhance operational efficiency and organizational performance.
• Coach stakeholders to adopt innovative approaches to team structures and work processes for improved business outcomes.

• Embed business strategies at all levels by guiding workforce planning, organizational restructuring, and succession planning. Ensure HR processes are applied appropriately and in compliance with legal requirements.
• Design strategies for people management and talent acquisition for key roles, including a strategic approach to recruitment.

• Analyze trends and metrics in collaboration with HR teams to develop solutions that address current challenges and prevent future issues. Measure and validate the effectiveness of HR metrics, driving productivity optimization.
• Create programs that deliver measurable improvements and actionable people management strategies.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships across departments through regular engagement with leadership teams. Oversee complex employee-relations cases, support formal appeals and hearings, and coach managers on best practices.

• Work closely with HR teams on recruitment, compensation, and other functions to ensure effective programs.
• Participate in HR meetings and contribute to solutions for department-wide and business-wide challenges.
• Partner with department heads to clarify compensation, rewards, training, and development programs, and promote strong management and communication practices. Support stakeholders in accessing relevant labor and development programs while driving initiatives that align with business goals.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and internal policies to minimize risk, ensure compliance, and enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct ongoing research to deliver proactive and reactive solutions that add value and support organizational objectives.

• Ensure company policies and procedures are effectively communicated and implemented in compliance with
• Dutch and Swiss employment laws. Advise clients on correct practices and take timely, effective action.
• Maintain professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality while delivering accurate, efficient services under minimal supervision.

• Strong working knowledge of the full HR cycle
• Experience in an MNC or international environment
• Solid understanding of local labor laws and ability to manage employee relations matters
• Strategic thinking capability
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Dutch and/or Swiss labor law
• HR Generalist experience
• Experience working with SAP, Success Factors, and People Soft
• Proven project management experience
• Multilingual, preferably with proficiency in Portuguese

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Human Resources, Business Studies, Economics, or Psychology
• 5–8 years of relevant experience
• Independent, proactive, and hands‑on professional
• Strong strategic outlook and alignment with corporate culture
• Excellent relationship‑building and collaboration skills
• Positive working attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team