HR Business Partner

About the job

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner for a 100% contract position in Basel, starting as soon as possible and running until 31 March 2027.

HR Business Partner

Job description:

• Advise leaders, line managers and employees on a broad range of HR matters
• Support performance management, employee relations and organisational development activities
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning and capability building
• Drive talent development initiatives, including mobility, upskilling, reskilling and career-path development
• Partner with managers to identify cross-departmental development and collaboration opportunities
• Provide guidance on sensitive employee relations matters and ensure fair and consistent outcomes
• Analyse HR metrics, identify workforce trends and translate data into actionable insights
• Build trusted relationships across the organisation and contribute to its long-term growth

About the customer:

Our client is a prestigious international financial institution offering a highly professional and multicultural working environment. The successful candidate will join the HR Business Partnering team and work closely with managers and employees across the organisation, with a particular focus on the IT department.

Requirements:

• 6–10 years of HR experience within an international environment
• At least 3–4 years of experience as an HR Business Partner
• Strong knowledge of HR frameworks, workforce planning and talent development
• Proven experience in performance management, employee relations and organisational development
• Experience handling sensitive matters such as grievances, conflicts and performance issues
• Strong analytical skills and experience using HR data to support decision-making
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Confident working with managers and employees at different seniority levels and from diverse backgrounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience implementing leadership development programmes would be an advantage