Employee Relations and HR Business Partner

• 7 month of contract starting ASAP
  
  • Lead complex employee relations matters while partnering with business leaders

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international organisation operating in a complex, multicultural, and fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Manage complex employee relations cases from initial assessment through to resolution.
• Lead workplace investigations, employee interviews, fact-finding activities and risk assessments.
• Provide expert guidance on disciplinary matters, grievances, workplace conduct and performance-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies and HR best practices.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case documentation.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on sensitive people matters.
• Partner closely with senior leadership and key business stakeholders to navigate complex situations.
• Provide pragmatic and commercially balanced recommendations while managing legal and reputational risks.

Mediation & Conflict Resolution

• Facilitate difficult conversations and conflict resolution processes.
• Support leaders in fostering positive and productive working relationships.
• Drive fair, consistent and equitable outcomes across the organisation.

Organisational Change Support

• Provide employee relations expertise during transformation initiatives and organisational changes.
• Support workforce-related projects requiring careful stakeholder management and risk mitigation.
• Help leaders manage employee impact throughout periods of change.

People Partnering

• Provide flexibleHR supportacross abroad rangeoftopicsincluding:

  • Leadership coaching
  • Talent discussions
  • Employee development
  • Workforce planning
  • Team effectiveness
  • HR policy application

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse employee relations trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen employee experience and people practices.
• Contribute to the enhancement of HR processes, governance and risk management frameworks.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 8 years' experience within Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering or a related HR function.
• Proven track record managing complex employee relations matters and investigations.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders in international and matrix organisations.
• Strong understanding of employment law and employee relations best practices.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving and evolving environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong mediation and conflict resolution capabilities.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and professional maturity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Resilient, adaptable and solutions-oriented mindset.

Education

• Degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration or related field.
• Advanced HR qualification or postgraduate degree is advantageous.
• Professional HR certifications are considered a plus.

What's on Offer

7 months of temporary contract.

Quote job ref

JN-072026-7061642

Job Function

Human Resources

Specialisation

Employee Relations

Industry

Not For Profit

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-072026-7061642