Deputy HR Manager - 80% to 100%

About the job

Deputy HR Manager - 80% to 100%

• Part-time
• HUG contract type: Permanent
• Department: Human Resources Directorate

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a nationally and internationally recognized institution. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to discover the highlights of 2024 by clicking here.

The Human Resources Directorate's main mission is to ensure the development of the institution's human capital in view of organizational evolution. It constantly seeks to innovate, challenge, and improve its practices while basing its strategy on the positive experience of employees. The HUG HR policy is based on skills development and career paths aligned with institutional needs and focuses on considering the individual, work-life balance, and health and safety at work.

With nearly 1,400 employees, the Rehabilitation and Geriatrics Department is a medical center focused on the elderly, spread over 5 sites: Trois-Chêne, Loëx, Bellerive, Beau-Séjour, and Joli-Mont. It handles acute situations, notably through the emergency services of the Trois-Chêne hospital, age-related specific problems, medical rehabilitation, and palliative care.

Job Description

As deputy head of human resources for the Rehabilitation and Geriatrics Department, you actively participate in the operational management of your department's human resources. You ensure the monitoring and continuous improvement of various HR administrative processes in compliance with the institution's HR policy and applicable rules.

You have a strong team spirit, enjoy networking, and collaborating with different HR personnel services (administrative management, compensation, recruitment, mobility, training) to ensure harmonization and efficiency in managing cross-functional HR processes. You demonstrate rigor and organizational skills in your daily administrative management.

Under the supervision of your manager, and alongside a team composed of two deputy HR managers, three assistants, and one administrative employee, you initiate innovative and adapted HR approaches with the main objective of developing your department's human capital. You advise the employees of your delegated target group throughout their professional journey as well as the hierarchies regarding evolving skills needs. You intervene at various stages of the employee lifecycle (recruitment, mobility, departure).

You represent your HR manager in permanent committees, working groups, cross-project teams, and ensure their replacement in their absence.

You support your manager in developing a harmonious and respectful working environment.

Customer service and results-oriented, you also identify with the values of HUG, which you embody in your role.

Since the department is spread over 5 sites, you will meet teams at the different locations; travel within the canton is to be expected.

Qualifications

You have completed a university degree supplemented by mandatory training in human resources management (e.g., Certificate, CAS, DAS, MAS) or hold a master's degree in HR.

You have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar HR role where you worked autonomously.

Training or experience in project management will facilitate your onboarding. Knowledge of the hospital and/or public sector is also an asset.

You have very good command of common and collaborative IT tools and are comfortable expressing yourself both orally and in writing.

Organized and rigorous, you are able to work independently and demonstrate versatility and adaptability. You know how to manage priorities and take necessary initiatives.

With strong analytical and synthesis skills, you are comfortable with numbers.

Thanks to your pragmatism and lively mind, you propose solutions adapted to needs while respecting the applicable framework and the confidentiality inherent to the HR function.

Flexible and with good interpersonal skills, you know how to develop harmonious relationships with your contacts by showing tact.

Additional Information

• Start date: as soon as possible
• Number of positions: 1
• Activity rate: 80% to 100%
• Job class: 20
• Contract: Permanent
• Application deadline: 13.03.2026
• Contact for information: Ms. J. Marchal, Human Resources Manager, tel. 079 553 52 95

Your application file must include a motivation letter, your CV, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, HUG encourages applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.