Human Resources People Partner - Hrpp

******Job Description Summary****** =================================== **Job Description** =================== **Job Description – HR People Partner:** **Job Summary** As an HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience—empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day. The role will cover Switzerland and Austria region. **Key responsibilities** **People Leader Empowerment** * Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards * Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues * Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety-first culture * Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters **Employee Experience Focus** * Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience. * Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders * Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working * Lease with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction **Local Support & Employee Relations** * Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE’s.  * Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues * Collaborate with the COE’s to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions) * Advise and support labor relations/unions and works councils' activities / issues (e.g., wage/contract negotiations)  and conduct work that requires local expertise or onsite presence (legal / regulatory or market / community) * Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making **HR Strategy & HR Process Activation** * Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs * Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise. * Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions * Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise **Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks** * Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by:  *  Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions * Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams * Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment * HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks. **Minimum Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university * Strong experience in Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development or performance management * Native or Fluent German proficiency **Desired Characteristics:** * Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment * Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies * Detail-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills * Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality * Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement ******Additional Information****** ================================== **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No