HR Business Partner M/F (80-100%)

Join Novae and contribute to the development of our teams

Founded in 2003, Novae Restauration SA is a key player in the concession catering sector in Switzerland. With 35,000 meals cooked and served daily across more than 100 sites, the company counts among its clients large corporations, renowned institutions, as well as schools and medico-social establishments.

Advocates of taste, its 800 employees offer a unique culinary experience thanks to quality products. Closeness, passion, commitment and excellence are the core values upheld for our clients and our employees.

Recognised for its nutritional expertise, commitment to sustainable development and purchasing policy favouring short supply chains and partnerships with local producers, Novae has developed a virtuous, responsible and committed ecosystem, and a strong corporate culture.

As part of the development of our activities, particularly in German-speaking Switzerland, we are looking for an HR Business Partner to support our managers and employees throughout their journey within the company.

HR Business Partner M/F (80-100%)

At Novae, we believe that the quality of our service is primarily based on the quality, commitment and well-being of our teams.

A true field partner, you support managers and employees in their daily challenges, contribute to talent development and actively participate in the evolution of HR solutions that support the growth of our company.

Your mission:

• Advise and support managers on all HR issues: organisation, team development, performance management, individual situations and labour relations.
• Support employees throughout their professional journey and contribute to a positive and coherent employee experience.
• Manage recruitment within your scope, from identifying needs to integrating new employees.
• Support talent development, internal mobility and career paths, while assisting in acquiring tomorrow’s skills and succession planning.
• Actively participate in HR processes: salary reviews, performance evaluations, workforce planning and talent management, as well as administrative support and payroll management.
• Establish and analyse HR indicators and provide pragmatic recommendations.
• Ensure consistent application of Swiss legislation, internal policies and good HR practices.
• Contribute to HR development projects and continuous improvement of our processes and tools. Support organisational transformations and change projects while fostering team engagement.

Why join Novae?

Joining Novae means becoming part of a company in full evolution where people are at the heart of every decision.

At Novae, we are convinced that our success is primarily based on our employees. That is why we place talent development, managerial closeness and engagement at the core of our strategy.

We offer you:

• An HR role at the heart of operations, in direct contact with managers and teams.
• A collaborative, friendly and stimulating work environment that values both human and professional skills.
• A strategic role with real autonomy, offering a tangible impact on managers, teams and the activities you support.
• The opportunity to actively contribute to our development, our presence in German-speaking Switzerland and to high-value HR projects.
• A training policy promoting continuous development of professional and personal skills.
• The possibility to participate in our corporate social responsibility and environmental initiatives (CSR) and contribute to responsible growth.
• A passionate team, close to the field and driven by the desire to grow people as much as the company.
• An entrepreneurial environment where ideas are encouraged, decisions are swift and contributions are recognised.

Based at our headquarters in Gland with mobility across our sites in French-speaking or German-speaking Switzerland.

At Novae, our values of Commitment, Closeness and Passion are not just words: they guide our decisions and our way of working every day.

If you enjoy dynamic environments, varied responsibilities and trusting relationships with teams, we will be delighted to meet you.

Your skills and talents:

• Recognised training in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience of at least 5 years in an HR role, ideally as a Business Partner or HR generalist.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labour law and HR practices.
• Fluent French and very good English skills (minimum C1), German is a major asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, listening ability and aptitude to build trustful relationships.
• Ability to influence, challenge managers with kindness and support change.
• Pragmatic approach, autonomy and strong solution orientation.
• Strong preference for fieldwork and availability for travel to our various sites in French-speaking or German-speaking Switzerland.