HR Officer
Permanent contract / Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, in the top 3 for Employer Reputation of Hospitality & Leisure Management graduates by the QS World University Ranking, is a brand of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1954, Les Roches is a private institution based on the Swiss model of experiential learning, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fields of hospitality, tourism and event management. Les Roches prepares entrepreneurial and innovative graduates across a global network of campuses in Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain) and Abu Dhabi (UAE).
You share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint commitment, Openness and Sense of service.
We are seeking a proactive HR Officer to provide high-quality human resources support across the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings solid HR administration experience, ideally gained in an international environment such as hospitality. This role is essential in ensuring HR operations run smoothly and in full compliance with Swiss legislation and internal policies.
Main Requirements:
- HR Diploma or equivalent education.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant HR experience, including administration, recruitment, payroll coordination, and employee event organization.
- Solid knowledge of Swiss labor law, social security, taxation, and employment-related processes.
- Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written; additional languages are an asset.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with an HRIS is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage confidential information discreetly.
- Customer-oriented, empathetic, and diplomatic, with a positive and collaborative approach.
- Work experience and a strong understanding of the hospitality industry are essential.
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee the complete employee lifecycle, from onboarding to departure, ensuring accurate HR data and documentation.
- Administer and support recruitment processes, including job postings, CV screening, interviews, applicant communication, and reference checks.
- Manage the full recruitment cycle in collaboration with the HR Business Partner (HRBP).
- Organize and facilitate employee onboarding and training sessions.
- Advise employees on HR processes, insurance, social security, tax, and immigration-related matters.
- Coordinate monthly payroll data collection and collaborate with the internal payroll team.
- Manage time-tracking administration (e.g. vacation, illness, accident, maternity), performing regular checks and issuing reminders to ensure compliance with holiday and overtime policies.
- Draft general HR documents, including work certificates and attestations; update the organizational chart regularly.
- Contribute to fostering a positive company culture, bringing our Les Roches Way of Work philosophy to life.
- Support employee relations and assist the HRBP in handling workplace cases and ensuring a respectful, supportive environment.
- Take an active role in campus life and organize employee events and activities (e.g. birthday celebrations, summer BBQ, New Year party) as well as health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Prepare the monthly HR newsletter and contribute to other internal communication initiatives.
- Participate in HR projects and contribute to continuous process improvements, as assigned by the HRBP.
If you are detail-oriented, service-driven, and eager to contribute to a dynamic and international team environment, we look forward to receiving your application!
Start date: September 1st
