Sr. HR Business Partner

The company

The Swatch Group Services Ltd. is a dynamic company of the Swatch Group providing high quality services to the Group organizations worldwide in the fields of Logistics, Customer Services, Quality Management Real Estate & Gems. The company belongs to the Swatch Group, the world’s largest watch maker with a portfolio of 16 brands of which Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Swatch and Flik Flak.

Swatch Group Services offers a unique ecosystem where people can accomplish their goals and achieve their aspirations. To boost our HR team in Biel, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for an :

Sr. HR Business Partner (100%)

In this role, you will manage the complete employee life cycle and support our managers as a coach and consultant, helping them guide their teams toward success. Your mission? Build a great work environment, solve challenges with style, and contribute to the vibrant culture of Swatch Group Services.

Job description

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Act as the main point of contact for employees and managers (>130 employees)
  • Lead end‑to‑end recruitment and staffing for The Swatch Group Services in the fields of Logistics, Customer Services, Quality Management and Real Estate.
  • Be a partner with managers to analyse needs and select top talent.
  • Negotiate offers, prepare contracts, and ensure smooth onboarding & offboarding.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations, performance topics, and change initiatives.
  • Support managers in handling discussions, resolving issues, and navigating team conflicts.
  • Organise and control of the yearly evaluation and talent management process, and follow-up with measures if needed.
  • Follow up on development needs and action plans.
  • Handle warnings and contract terminations.

At Swatch Group Services, we value fresh ideas, especially in areas like employer branding, employee retention & HR process optimization, to keep improving our quality standards and elevating the employee experience.

Profile

  • You are a natural networker, collaborate efficiently with everybody and you build a trustful relationship at all levels and be regarded as a trusted partner.
  • You get a strong experience in Recruitment ideally in the Supply Chain field. Hands on in sourcing.
  • You have an excellent consultative and client service skill with the ability to effectively influence and manage key relationships with a strong knowledge of Swiss law.
  • Autonomous and self-motivated, with initiative and an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
  • You are data driven as well as highly organized: You have a very structured way of working, being able to prioritize a variety of complex tasks and to complete them diligently.

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Professional requirements

  • University degree in HR or equivalent (Brevet fédéral)
  • Over 5 years of experience in a similar role

Languages

Now, in order to blend in, socially and professionally, we certainly recommend the following languages:

  • Native German or Swiss German speaker, with fluent French or English
  • Any other languages are welcome - we have 29 so far in the company, if you wish to add the 30th, you pretty much know what to do

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What we offer:

A dynamic and evolving work environment, complemented by attractive benefits:

  • Continuous training to support your professional development
  • Career growth opportunities through our internal mobility policy
  • 5 to 6 weeks of vacation per year, depending on your age and/or position
  • A 40-hour work week, in line with the collective labor agreement (CCT)
  • Competitive salary and excellent social benefits
  • Parental leave: up to 3 weeks for the other parent and 19 weeks for mothers
  • On-site company restaurant with employer financial contribution
  • Exclusive discounts on Swatch Group products and with our partners
  • Sports activities and internal events to foster team spirit
  • Contribution to health insurance costs

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