\\n As part of the country management team, you will report directly to the Country General Manager with a dotted line to the Head of HR Operations. Your mission is set up a future proof HR function within the company guidelines. You shape a scalable HR department with company and local law compliant HR policies , processes and systems to support the Swiss business with their growth ambition.Policy/Strategy

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Group\\\'s HR strategy, policies and instruments
• Translate the Group HR strategy into local HR policies and instruments and realise highly effective execution of these
• Set up the Country People Plan in cooperation with the management team
• Create a policy framework and oversee its implementation

HR frameworks and tools

• Recruitment and employer branding
• Social legal relations, compensation & benefits
• Health & safety compliancy, management of mandatory trainings
• Management & talent development
• Support localisation of Success Factors
• Deliver input for the compliant configuration of the planning and time registration tool

Operational Management

• Initiate, plan, implement and coordinate HR related activities and projects
• Ensure proper introduction and implementation of changes in the organisation
• Support the business with all HR related queries, and act as a first point of contact for senior management on HR policy issues as well as strategic and tactical questions
• Coordinate and execute recruitment activities

People Management

• Act as a mentor or coach with the objective to develop the skills and competences of the employees
• Create a work environment in which employees are continuously stimulated to develop themselves and to improve their performance
• Responsible for an optimal staffing, recruitment activities and employees retention
• People Manager for the HR Advisors and HR support role

International scaling up organisation|Big picture person with hands-on mentality

• Relevant business degree and/or HR education/certification
• At least 12 years of relevant HR working experience out of which eight in a management role
• Good insights in local labour market and market practices on employee benefits
• Experience within the retail industry is a must have
• Exposure with a start-up and/or a fast-growing environment is a plus
• Excellent English language skills (verbal/written), any additional local language is a plus
• Pro-active, well-organised, customer focused and result driven personality
• Ability to structure activities and projects as well as to stick to agreements within deadlines and according to guidelines
• High level of determination and patience with outstanding influencing skills
• Consensus building approach combined with a high level of pragmatism

For our client, a successful and dynamic store chain rapidly expanding in Europe, we are currently looking for a Head of HR to support the development and growth of the business in Switzerland.

Are you a self-starter who is capable of impacting change and driving results? Are you looking for a role which enables you to have a direct and visible impact? Then, apply online now!\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n

\\n\\n Michael Page\\n \\n\\n

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