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Human Resources Manager / International Business Partner   

Company: Jet Aviation
Location: City Office Basel Switzerland
Job Type:   Human Resources
Closing Date: "No Closing Date Stated"

Description/Tasks

  • To provide human resource leadership by managing the development, implementation and administration of effective human resource programs, policies and procedures in support of the organization's mission and objectives and in alignment with both HR and business strategies. 
  • The function has direct responsibility for staffing and employment, organizational planning and development and personnel administration for the European sites of the business unit and is expected to be “hands-on” involved in the day-to-day administration of all HR topics. Further, the HR Manager is expected to partner with Group HR in areas of compensation and benefits as well as training and development to deliver programs, processes and systems to the organization that are in-line with the HR strategy of the group and meet business needs. The function ensures that programs and policies are implemented in an equitable manner and in such a fashion as to maximize human resources effectiveness. The function coordinates business unit programs and HR initiatives across the business unit with the help of the respective HR Managers in Dubai and Singapore. 
  • The incumbent is a member of the Business Management Team with a dual reporting relationship to the Business Unit Vice President and the HR Director Switzerland. 
  • 40% HR Leadership, Advice and Administration. Actively participates in the planning and implementation of business strategies and policies for the respective business unit. Ensures effective provision of Human Resource expertise and services to all departments of the assigned sites. Assists in the recognition of people-related problems and opportunities and provides for effective solutions. Supports a culture of safety, health and respect. Participates in establishing and implementing HR strategies and policies as well as business strategies. Helps business leaders in achieving improved organizational performance through leveraging talent. Maintains ethical standards and conveys a positive and professional image to employees and management. Provides flawless HR administration within the business unit.
  • 30% Staffing. Implements and maintains efficient and effective recruitment processes and procedures that support line management to timely meet their staffing requirements and objectives. Establishes sourcing strategies and optimizes recruitment channels. Ensures that on-boarding strategies are implemented and applied. Keeps abreast of legal developments and advises line management on employment contractual opportunities that provide an optimal level of flexibility in the workforce. Counsels on individual employment terminations as appropriate and supports collective terminations. Ensures that employment contracts are maintained and administered in compliance with HR standards and legal requirements.
  • 10% Training and Organizational/People Development. Drives and supports the organizational talent review process through the business. Reviews effectiveness of organizational structures and recommends changes as appropriate. Assesses future organizational talent and capability needs, manages succession planning and sets out strategies and tactics to meet goals. Monitors development plans of key talent pool. Implements programs to support ongoing and continuous improvement of peoples’ competencies in support of the business strategy.
  • 10% Compensation and Benefits / Performance Management. Ensures the establishment, implementation and maintenance of compensation systems, policies and plans. Monitors the effectiveness of existing plans and practices and recommends revisions as appropriate. Supports and guides Management in the execution of the performance management and compensation processes. Ensures that employees’ performance is accurately assessed, exceptional performance is recognized, and rewards for outstanding performance are given. Proactively addresses performance issues through appropriate follow-up, coaching and disciplinary actions.
  • 10% Improving Employee Engagement and Retention. Proactively works with the business to setup a process to improve employee engagement. Coaches the business on how to improve workforce engagement and how to establish and maintain strong employee relations. Drives such engagement efforts through the organization and uses appropriate monitoring tools to measure results and to ensure sustainability. Identifies retention risks and partners with the business to address and mitigate those risks. In conjunction with the HR Director, works with the Employee Representation Committee to strengthen Jet Aviation’s industrial relations.

Qualification/Experience
  • University degree in a social science or similar. An advanced degree, such as an MBA, is highly desired
  • At least three years’ experience in generalist HR roles with a strong focus on staffing and people development. Strong track record in being an effective business partner able to drive a people agenda through a business
  • Team leadership experience desired
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build strong relationships with various stakeholders
  • Credible and trustworthy personality
  • Good problem solving and execution capabilities
  • Global mindset. Ability to translate broad strategies into local requirements
  • Drive and commitment. High level of personal accountability
  • Eloquent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Business acumen. Metrics orientation and process thinking
  • Strong track record as HR Manager or HR Business Partner
  • Significant recruitment experience required
  • Experience in driving organizational change
  • Project management experience required
  • Fluent in English and German, intermediate in French
  • Understanding of Swiss labor law. Basic knowledge of French employment laws desired. Used to work with HRIS systems, such as SAP or PeopleSoft
  • Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions

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