About us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.

We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 27 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group. 

Your role

As HR Business Partner at Bank J. Safra Sarasin you are responsible for our back office area and partner with senior management as well as employees on all levels. You provide high level services contributing to Human Resources Department's success on a daily basis. Thanks to your experience and your open-minded personality you play a central role in the HR team by participation in improving our processes by leading and/or supporting new and existing initiatives.

Your responsibilities

• Manage, coach and support line managers along the HR value-chain to identify tailored and value-adding solutions
• Drive an efficient and effective end-to-end recruitment process and ensure a positive candidate experience
• Take ownership to become the trusted advisor in all Human Capital Management matters: e.g. high and low performer management, labour law queries
• Demonstrate leadership for the successful execution of HR processes and drive meaningful measures based on KPIs identified
• Anticipate HR related challenges and apply expert knowledge to ensure HR practices and policies are respected in critical employee relation matters
• Initiate, drive and collaborate in projects and initiatives either to increase operational excellence or enhance value-adding HR services
• Liaise, support as well as share and discuss ideas with the HR colleagues to enhance, maintain and support operational and regular HR Services

Your profile

• Higher education (university / FH) in Human Resource Management or equivalent
• 3 years of practical experience in the field of Human Resources as a Business Partner or alternatively HR Generalist
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Team player with a successful track record as HR Business Partner for both tactical and operational HR-topics who is willing to share experience and support other HR colleagues
• Hands-on attitude, can-do mentality as well as an assertive personality
• Excellent organizational, analytical and prioritization skills
• Ability to successfully work with stakeholders on all hierarchical levels
• Fluency in German and English; fluency in French is a plus

Agencies, please contact our Human Resources department E-Mail schreiben to submit profiles.

Please note that if you submit your application, Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd will process your personal data for the purpose of the hiring and employment process. For further information, please read the Data Privacy Statement for applicants available on the Bank's website here . By submitting your application, you then confirm your understanding and acceptance of the above.