HR Business Partner Retail Switzerland (m/f/d)

High-quality fresh chocolate - that is what the Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family business today employs over 2500 people group-wide from more than 80 countries, with numbers rising. The company’s headquarters are located in the canton of Glarus. Against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates here and constantly develop new, creative ideas in agile teams.

Various activities are bundled in our corporate division "Corporate Functions." In addition to our finance and IT services, this division also includes global marketing and sales management as well as human resources. Fresh ideas are created here daily, which we jointly lead to success. Personal responsibility and networked working are particularly important to us. Do you want to be part of it? Then come to us.

• As an HR Business Partner, you will support our Retail Business Switzerland and be the first point of contact for our GM, Regional Manager, Store Manager, and employees in our branches
• You advise and support managers on all HR topics along the employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding to employee development and performance and talent management
• You accompany managers in personnel challenges and support them with labour law and personnel-related issues
• You work closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Services, Payroll, and People & Organisational Development to ensure professional and efficient implementation of all HR processes
• You assist with topics such as absence management, conflict resolution, leadership questions, and organisational changes
• You contribute your own ideas and actively participate in the further development of HR processes, standards, and the employee experience in the retail environment
• Together with the HR team, you support the further expansion of a modern and professional HR organisation in Switzerland
• Additionally, you support international retail markets with selected HR projects and initiatives as needed

• You have a qualification in human resources, business administration, or a comparable field
• A further qualification in HR (e.g., HR specialist certificate) is an advantage
• You bring 2+ years of experience in a generalist HR role, as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or HR Manager
• Ideally, you have already gained experience in a retail, hospitality, or service-oriented environment
• You have very good German skills as well as good French skills and can communicate confidently in both languages in a professional context. Additionally, you have very good English skills for collaboration in our HQ office
• You have good knowledge of Swiss labour law and confidently advise managers and employees on personnel matters
• You work pragmatically, solution-oriented, and independently and feel comfortable in a dynamic environment
• You convince with your high social competence, advisory skills, and ability to build trusting relationships at all levels
• You are digitally savvy and interested in the continuous development of HR processes and systems

• An exciting working environment with motivated colleagues
• A position with a lot of personal responsibility
• The opportunity to contribute fresh ideas
• An open and respectful feedback culture
• Internal and external training
• Individual career opportunities
• Generous discounts on our products
• Chocolate at the workplace
• Free parking spaces
• Discounts at the Läderach Café and staff restaurant

Sounds interesting? Then apply with us. Emilija Minova, Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, is happy to answer any questions.

Please understand that we do not consider external recruitment agencies for filling this position.