CCT and Social Partnership Manager (m/f) 80%-100%

About the job

With more than 600 employees, the Centre Patronal is a company serving businesses and the private economy, offering services in the fields of social insurance, occupational benefits, legal and economic advice, as well as training.

As part of the development of its activities, the Centre Patronal has integrated Trianon SA, a company specialising in human resources management and pension funds.

To take responsibility for our "collective labour agreements (CCT) and social partnership" service based in Paudex (VD), we are looking for a CCT and Social Partnership Manager (m/f) from 1 January 2027.

Your tasks

• Lead and develop the CCT and social partnership Competence Centre, managing a multidisciplinary team of 14 employees, including managers, specialists and administrative staff
• Ensure the strategic and operational management of around fifteen joint commission mandates, ensuring the quality of services, client satisfaction and compliance with contractual commitments
• Supervise the activity of monitoring working conditions, guarantee procedural compliance and ensure rigorous handling of complex and contentious cases
• Support joint commissions in the application, interpretation and development of CCTs, particularly in the context of collective bargaining and extension procedures
• Maintain and develop constructive relationships with employer associations, trade unions, as well as cantonal and federal authorities, promoting dialogue and solution-seeking
• Manage the financial oversight of mandates and supervise the management of joint funds, complying with legal, regulatory and contractual requirements, while ensuring service profitability
• Identify new development opportunities and contribute to the evolution of services offered by the Centre Patronal
• Lead cross-functional projects, particularly in digitalisation, development of business tools and continuous process improvement
• Contribute to strategic reflections and developments in the legal and conventional framework of social partnership, providing a pragmatic and solution-oriented vision
• Develop and animate a network of institutional, employer and union partners, notably by organising meetings, conferences and events that encourage exchanges, sharing of expertise and the Centre Patronal’s influence

Your profile

• You hold a commercial employee CFC or an equivalent qualification, complemented by higher education in law, human resources, economics, management or another equivalent field
• You have at least 5 years of experience in team leadership, ideally in a complex, institutional or partnership-oriented environment
• You possess good knowledge of Swiss labour law. Experience in CCTs, joint commissions or social partnership is a significant asset
• You are fluent in French and have very good knowledge of German
• You have strong skills in mandate management, financial oversight and project management
• You are comfortable with common digital tools and show a keen interest in digital transformation and process optimisation
• You demonstrate leadership, can unite teams with diverse skills and promote their autonomy, development and engagement
• You have excellent analytical skills, a comprehensive vision and the ability to make decisions in complex situations
• You show a methodical mind, great rigour and excellent organisational skills
• You are dynamic, autonomous and efficiency-oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility and a pragmatic approach to situations
• You can defend your positions with confidence, diplomacy and discernment, while showing listening skills and openness to dialogue
• Your negotiation skills, interpersonal ease and ability to reconcile sometimes divergent interests enable you to build lasting trustful relationships
• You combine rigour, a sense of responsibility, client orientation and an entrepreneurial spirit

We offer you

• Flexibility: flexible hours, teleworking and the option to purchase up to two additional weeks of holiday per year
• A privileged working environment by the lake, ideal for enjoying nature, with a company restaurant and parking available
• Professional development opportunities and preferential conditions for training at Romandie Formation, the Centre Patronal’s training institute
• Attractive working conditions and social benefits (financial contribution to health insurance, first-class occupational benefits)

Want to know more about our conditions and benefits? Discover them here: https://www.centrepatronal.ch/cp/carriere

Sandra Flückiger, HR Business Partner, looks forward to receiving your application (CV, cover letter, work certificates and diplomas) and is happy to answer any questions at 058 796 35 13.