HR Business Partner (fixed-term)

HR Business Partner (fixed-term)

• Contract

Company Description

Dentsu is the largest agency brand and the sixth-largest agency group in the world. We offer a wide range of services in eight business areas: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Creative Sphere, Promotions, Media Content, PR, Global Business.

With more than 71,000 professionals in over 145 countries and regions, dentsu identifies the core issues of our clients through a variety of communication areas. We offer optimized, integrated approaches necessary to solve these problems.

We work in an international network with a wide range of clients seeking leading expertise in brands, media, and digital communication services. Global, consistent, and all in one place. For this vision, we need you and your drive.

Job Description

As an HR Business Partner, become part of our vibrant HR team, based in our Geneva office. Join us in this exciting position where your skills in managing a business portfolio and contributing to the success of our organization will shine. You will collaborate with teams to make a meaningful impact and have a chance to take ownership of your projects. You will report to the HR Lead Switzerland.

You will join us for an 8-month contract with potential for a permanent role.

Here are some of the exciting tasks awaiting you:

Performance Review Process: Manage the year-end performance review process. Provide guidance on performance evaluations, facilitate peer group discussions, and ensure a fair and transparent assessment.

Salary Review Process: Guide managers through the salary review process. Help them understand our compensation philosophy and internal considerations. Provide analysis and recommendations, coordinate all steps, including planning, approval, and communication.

Strategic Partnership: Cultivate relationships with the Heads and Managers of the department you will be assigned to. Engage with them to understand team dynamics, challenges, and needs to act as a strategic partner.

Employee Engagement: Collaborate with fellow HR Business Partners and the HR team to develop and implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement and retention.

Employee Support: Act as a point of contact for employees, addressing inquiries and concerns related to HR processes and the employee experience.

Qualifications

A mix of the following is the person we are looking for:

5 years of experience as a HR Business Partner in an international environment

Proven experience in performance and compensation management

Very good understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations

Ability to exercise effective judgement, analytical spirit and creativity to support our people as needs and situations change

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across all organizational levels

You like to take ownership, create and contribute actively to the current topics and projects

You embrace change and adapt to evolving circumstances

You are a team player, who thrive in an international and creative environment that enjoys to share a joke and hold a friendly conversation

Fluency in English, French proficiency is a plus

Additional Information

We work with motivated people, who support and enrich each other. We live the possibilities of the digital world through home office, meaning you can work anywhere (within Switzerland) with flexible (annual) working hours. We also value face-to-face exchanges - coffee or tea, biscuits or fruit are all welcomed on board and shared throughout our offices.

If you ever feel the need to take a break from the digital world, we love to get hands-on together and use pens, paper, and whiteboards for brainstorming sessions. Need to clear your head? Hit the babyfoot, PlayStation or darts game. Not enough? We are full believers in education and support training, whether it be internally or externally.

If you feel inspired by us, we'll probably be inspired by you. Join us now and apply online to make sure we match each other's expectations. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome all qualified candidates - regardless of your gender or background. We look forward to hearing from you!

These are some of the things we offer:

40-hour week & overtime compensation

Independent home office management

Flexible working hours model (flextime)

Additional days-off on top of holidays (wellness days, volunteer days)

Wide range of further education and development opportunities through our in-house Academy

Multiple discounts e.g. for gym and car dealers

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.

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