HR Specialist M/F at 80%

HR Specialist M/F at 80%

The Riviera-Chablais Hospital, Vaud-Valais (HRC), is a leading intercantonal hospital, bringing together more than 2,500 employees. The Rennaz Hospital Centre has over 350 acute care beds. It is complemented by two Geriatric and Rehabilitation Clinics as well as two medical on-call services. All employees are committed daily to providing quality care to patients, embodying the institution's values: authenticity, exemplary conduct, and innovation.

As part of the development of its activities and the creation of a new position, the Human Resources Directorate of the Riviera-Chablais Hospital is looking for, for its HR Management & Development unit based in Rennaz, a:

HR Specialist (80%) - Permanent contract

The main responsibilities of this position are

For the services under your responsibility, you will ensure the following tasks:

• Advise and support managers and employees on HR matters, particularly regarding the application of legal, contractual and regulatory provisions, as well as their respective rights and obligations.
• Support long-term absence situations, ensuring case follow-up, coordination of interdisciplinary networks, and implementation of measures promoting retention or return to work.
• Coordinate reintegration and gradual return processes, in collaboration with managers, Occupational Health, Disability Insurance, and other relevant partners.
• Support managers in handling complex HR and managerial situations, particularly in recruitment, conflict management, disciplinary measures, employee development, and managing sensitive individual situations.
• Assist in the development and updating of job descriptions, analyse roles and propose their classification in accordance with the institution's remuneration system.
• Analyse and present HR indicators and dashboards to service managers, identify issues and propose appropriate improvement measures.
• Develop HR and managerial skills of the leadership, by disseminating best practices, providing methodological advice, and leading awareness or training activities.

We require

• You hold a university Master’s degree in work and organisational psychology, or an equivalent university qualification.

• You have at least 5 years of proven professional experience in an HR advisory role, HR specialist or HR manager position, ideally with a strong focus on supporting managers.

• You possess solid skills in managing complex HR situations, particularly in conflict management, absence management, and advising managers.

• You have good knowledge of Swiss labour law, social insurance, and contractual provisions.

• You are comfortable with remuneration mechanisms, job evaluation and classification, as well as HR indicator analysis.

• Additional training in HR management, mediation, case management or coaching, as well as the federal HR specialist diploma, are assets.

• Knowledge of the healthcare sector and hospital environment is desirable.

You stand out for your analytical ability, discernment and interpersonal skills.

With a strong advisory stance, you know how to support managers in sensitive situations with diplomacy, pragmatism and assertiveness.

Your autonomy, ability to take a step back and aptitude to propose concrete solutions are essential qualities for success in this role.

We offer

Joining the Riviera-Chablais Hospital means becoming part of a meaningful healthcare institution, serving the population, in a complex, multidisciplinary but exciting professional environment.

Within our Human Resources Directorate, you will have the opportunity to perform a varied role, in direct contact with managers and teams, and to contribute concretely to supporting employees and evolving managerial practices.

HRC encourages skills development and continuous training,

You will benefit notably from attractive employment conditions and numerous social benefits.

Discover all our benefits: Working at HRC

Information and application

For any further information regarding this position, you can contact Mr Arnaud Vallat, Deputy Director of Human Resources, at: arnaud.vallat@hopitalrivierachablais.ch .

Application deadline: 28 October 2026