Grenchen, CH-SO
HR Business Unit Manager 100%, ON SITE
- 15 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Grenchen, CH-SO
About the job
Your future employer
Our employees contribute significantly to the success of the Swiss-made watches, movements and components produced at ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse through their expertise, passion and commitment. Our company is part of the Swatch Group, the world’s largest watch conglomerate with 16 renowned brands and numerous production companies, highly specialised both in watchmaking and other industrial sectors.
The Human Resources service aligns with corporate goals, societal developments and labour market requirements. It provides a professional and efficient service throughout the entire HR cycle to create a positive experience for our employees and applicants.
Become part of our multicultural team and help shape the future of innovative and high-quality products as
Your future responsibilities
- Personnel and professional leadership as well as further development of four HR Business Partners
- Implementation and further development of personnel policy at a strategic level as well as project management
- Responsibility for the entire employee lifecycle for a department with around 200 employees: from recruitment to onboarding and offboarding
- Sparring partner for managers on all topics of personnel and succession planning, personnel development, disciplinary management and leadership
- Management of long-term absences and support in the reintegration of employees
- Active participation in various HR projects as well as involvement in the development and optimisation of HR processes
Your skills and competencies
- Further training in HRM (federal HR specialist certificate or Bachelor) and at least 5 years of professional experience in an equivalent role, ideally in an industrial environment
- At least 2 years of leadership experience
- Sound knowledge of Swiss labour law
- Proven experience in change management and coaching
- Entrepreneurial, strategic and networked thinking
- Strong communication skills, trustworthy and high social competence
- Confident appearance, assertiveness and ability to work in a team
- Digital affinity and openness to new technologies
- Customer- and service-oriented approach as well as pragmatic and solution-oriented working style
- Proficiency in common IT tools (MS 365), SAP knowledge is an advantage
Languages
Fluent German skills in spoken and written form are mandatory. In addition, you have very good French skills.
What to expect from us
An exciting working environment in a company that is constantly evolving and offers numerous benefits:
- Diverse opportunities for further training
- Internal mobility with attractive career prospects
- Five or six weeks’ holiday per year (depending on age and/or function)
- 40-hour week according to the collective labour agreement
- Attractive salary policy and good social benefits
- Three weeks’ paternity leave and up to 19 weeks’ maternity leave
- Company restaurant
- Discounts on products from the Swatch Group and other partner companies
- Sports activities and company events
- Contribution to health insurance
Where to find us
ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse
2540 Grenchen
Good accessibility by public transport
Ready for the next step?
Tell us what excites you. We look forward to receiving your complete and direct application! Applications via recruitment agencies cannot be considered.
Please apply exclusively online via our website – for the sake of the environment and to ensure efficient processing.
Jehona Fejza
HR Business Unit Manager