Job Description

Our client is a successful and fast-growing retail organisation with a strong store footprint across Europe. As part of an ambitious expansion strategy, the company is further strengthening its presence in Switzerland and investing in scalable structures to support long-term growth.

Responsibilities

As part of the country management team, you report directly to the Country General Manager with a dotted line to the Head of HR Operations. Your mission is to set up a future-proof HR function within company guidelines, ensuring full alignment with Group HR strategy while meeting local business and legal requirements.

You shape and lead a scalable HR department, establishing compliant HR policies, processes, and systems to support the Swiss business in achieving its growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Group HR strategy, policies, and instruments
• Translate Group HR strategy into local HR policies and ensure effective execution within the country
• Define and drive the Country People Plan in close collaboration with the management team
• Establish a comprehensive HR policy framework and oversee its implementation
• Anticipate organisational challenges, workforce trends, and growth needs
• Manage recruitment and employer branding, social legal relations, compensation & benefits
• Ensure health & safety compliance, manage mandatory training
• Oversee talent management, succession planning, and leadership development
• Ensure effective management of the talent pipeline to support business continuity and growth
• Define and monitor relevant HR KPIs to track performance and drive decision-making

People Management

• Lead, develop, and inspire the local HR team (HR Advisors and support roles)
• Foster a high-performance culture, encouraging collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Stimulate innovation, knowledge sharing, and proactive contribution within the team

Profile

• Relevant business degree and/or HR education/certification
• At least 10 years of HR experience, including a proven track record in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labour law
• Experience within the retail industry
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent English skills (verbal and written)

Competencies

• Strategic and operational mindset
• Proactive, structured, and highly organized
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills

Job Offer

Are you a self-starter who is capable of driving change and delivering tangible business impact? Are you looking for a role with high visibility and ownership in a fast-growing international environment? Then, apply online now.