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Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

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The HR Generalist is responsible for executing, optimizing, simplifying and outsourcing HR processes and tasks within the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team and across the extended HR team, spanning across multiple teams such as Talent Acquisition and Payroll. The position reports to the HR Director Switzerland and interacts with all levels of staff in performing their duties and assignments.

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Main Responsibilities:

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• Manage the Swiss HR processes with a continuous improvement mindset, ensuring alignment with the HR Model whilst providing expertise to Employees, Managers and the HR Team.

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• Provide timely 3rd line support in executing HR processes, such as the entry and exit process, Reference letters, employment confirmations and retirement.

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• Manage the Swiss Global Mobility processes for expats and localizations working effectively with the Global Mobility Center of Excellence and other relevant stakeholders.

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• Manage the HR Portal and all Swiss HR systems and tools along with all related content ensuring accuracy and accessibility, such as the Swiss time and attendance system and the HR TeamSite

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• Data Privacy coordinator for the HR processes in systems in collaboration with the Data Privacy Officer.

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• Organise HR related events and People Manager trainings.

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• Manage the Swiss Onboarding Program.

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• Close collaboration with the Payroll team, communicate accurate and timely information in view of processing of company payroll.

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• Support the HRBP team as required.

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• Lead and provide assistance to the extended HR Team for specific HR projects.

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• Support the HRBP team with regular reporting on employee data like headcount, retention, turnover and absenteeism.

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• Responsible for HR related invoice processing in adherence with the company\\xe2\\x80\\x99s procurement and payment policies.

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• Responsible for proper recording of personal data on employee files in SharePoint and physical personal files.

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Your Profile:

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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• Several years\\xe2\\x80\\x99 experience in a HR administration or HR generalist position.

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• Bachelors degree in human resources, Law, Psychology, Business management desired; HR Fachausweis (Official Certificate) is a plus.

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• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Teams)

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• Strong written and verbal German and English skills.

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• Professional leadership style with effective communication skills.

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• Well-organized, structured ways of working with a high level of attention to detail.

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• Strong collaborator with a one team mindset.

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• Able to effectively manage multiple stakeholders.

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• Ability to work under pressure, to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize successfully.

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• Continuous improvement mindset and experience improving processes.

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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its 130-year legacy. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

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We know that our people are the key to our success, which is why our Human Resources team works to attract, develop, retain and inspire our people so that they can learn, grow and make a true impact on the world. Together we collaborate to create a culturally rich, diverse organization ensuring we remain innovative and agile.

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THE COMPANY

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Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been recently established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company\\xe2\\x80\\x99s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world. The new location has a target date of 2021 for operational readiness.

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We are proud to be certified as a \\xe2\\x80\\x9cTop Employer Switzerland\\xe2\\x80\\x9d and \\xe2\\x80\\x9cTop Employer Europe\\xe2\\x80\\x9d showing the company\\xe2\\x80\\x99s commitment to our employees and the community around us.

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Our Tribschenstrasse office, located in the city of Luzern has a rich diversity of employees at this location including Global Supply Chain Management, Regional External Manufacturing and one of our European Finance Hubs.

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Who we are \\xe2\\x80\\xa6

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We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world\\\'s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

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What we look for \\xe2\\x80\\xa6

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Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us\\xe2\\x80\\x94and start making your impact today.

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\\xe2\\x80\\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Current Employees apply HERE

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Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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Requisition ID:R268365

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