Head of HR Switzerland - Retail

Head of HR Switzerland - RetailbrOur client is a successful and fast-growing retail organisation with a strong store footprint across Europe. As part of an ambitious expansion strategy, the company is further strengthening its presence in Switzerland and investing in scalable structures to support long-term growth.brHead of HR Switzerland - RetailbrOur client is a successful and fast-growing retail organisation with a strong store footprint across Europe. As part of an ambitious expansion strategy, the company is further strengthening its presence in Switzerland and investing in scalable structures to support long-term growth.brDescriptionbrAs part of the country management team, you report directly to the Country General Manager with a dotted line to the Head of HR Operations. Your mission is to set up a future-proof HR function within company guidelines, ensuring full alignment with Group HR strategy while meeting local business and legal requirements.brYou shape and lead a scalable HR department, establishing compliant HR policies, processes, and systems to support the Swiss business in achieving its growth ambitions.brPolicy/StrategybrContribute to the development and implementation of Group HR strategy, policies, and instrumentsbrTranslate Group HR strategy into local HR policies and ensure effective execution within the countrybrDefine and drive the Country People Plan in close collaboration with the management teambrEstablish a comprehensive HR policy framework and oversee its implementationbrAnticipate organisational challenges, workforce trends, and growth needsbrHR frameworks and toolsbrRecruitment and employer brandingbrSocial legal relations, compensation benefitsbrHealth safety compliancy, management of mandatory trainingsbrManagement talent developmentbrDeliver input for the compliant configuration of the planning and time registration toolbrOwn and develop the full HR landscape in the country, including: Recruitment and employer branding, Talent management, succession planning, and leadership development, Social legal relations, compensation benefits, Health safety compliance and social responsibilitybrEnsure effective management of the talent pipeline to support business continuity and growthbrOversee the localization and implementation of HR systems (e.g. SuccessFactors)brProvide input into workforce planning and time registration toolsbrEnsure alignment with payroll governance (with dotted-line collaboration to payroll services)brDefine and monitor relevant HR KPIs to track performance and drive decision-makingbrOperational ManagementbrInitiate, plan, and implement HR projects and initiatives aligned with business prioritiesbrLead and coordinate change management and organisational transformation initiativesbrAct as a trusted advisor to senior management on HR strategy, policies, and complex casesbrEnsure HR delivers effective support on all operational people topicsbrOversee and support recruitment execution for current and future business needsbrEnsure high-quality personnel administration and compliance with local regulationsbrPeople ManagementbrLead, develop, and inspire the local HR team (HR Advisors and support roles)brProvide regular feedback and coaching to support performance and professional growthbrFoster a high-performance culture, encouraging collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvementbrStimulate innovation, knowledge sharing, and proactive contribution within the teambrEnsure optimal staffing, retention, and capability development within the HR functionbrProfilebrRelevant business degree and/or HR education/certificationbrAt least 10 years of HR experience, including a proven track record in a leadership rolebrStrong knowledge of Swiss labour lawbrExperience within the retail industrybrExposure to a fast-growing or scale-up environment is a plusbrStrong project management skills, with the ability to manage priorities, timelines, and deliverybrExcellent English skills (verbal and written); additional local language(s) are a plusbrCompetenciesbrStrategic and operational mindset ("big picture" with hands-on execution)brProactive, structured, and highly organisedbrStrong stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skillsbrAbility to build consensus and drive decisions in complex environmentsbrHigh level of pragmatism, resilience, and determinationbrStrong customer focus and results orientationbrJob OfferbrAre you a self-starter who is capable of driving change and delivering tangible business impact? Are you looking for a role with high visibility and ownership in a fast-growing international environment? Then, apply online now. jid ca jit0832a jiy26a