People & Culture Specialist

As People & Culture (P&C) Specialist you will play a crucial role in supporting business leaders, managers and employees on key people management activities. This role involves a combination of HR expertise, business partnering, talent management and organisational development. Based in Lausanne, the role has a global scope and reports directly to the Chief People & Culture Officer.

We are looking for an HR professional with 3-5 years of solid experience in a Business Partner role within a fast-paced, agile environment. The ideal candidate is solutions-oriented, creative, and able to think beyond conventional approaches to support the Chief P&C Officer across a variety of strategic HR initiatives. You should be adaptable, thrive in a changing environment, and feel comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Description

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their goals and provide strategic P&C advice to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Advise and coach senior management colleagues in all aspects of talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development and performance management.
• Serve as the primary P&C point of contact for managers and employees, addressing concerns and resolving issues in an effective manner.
• Guide managers in setting clear performance goals, providing feedback, and conducting evaluations.
• Support the implementation of performance improvement plans and provide coaching to employees for growth and development.
• Assist in the identification of talent gaps and contribute to workforce planning initiatives.
• Work on the gradual implementation of HR systems, frameworks and processes.
• Provide guidance on compensation structures, promotions, and employee benefits that align with the organisation's policies.
• Act as a change agent by influencing and driving organizational change and development efforts.
• Foster a connected, engaged, and high-performing workforce by promoting the company's culture, values, and engagement strategies.
• Participate in any other projects assigned by the Chief People & Culture Officer.

Profile

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related discipline
• Full fluency in English and French (German and other European languages would be an asset)
• Strong previous experience in HR with proven demonstration in people skills
• Experience with organizational change management
• Excellent IT skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office package, ideally with previous experience implementing HRIS
• Ability to operate with comfort in a less structured SME environment
• High level of service orientation, excellent interpersonal skills and empathy
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels, great active listening techniques

Job Offer

• Varied role with responsibility and possibility to evolve
• Excellent package