HR Director - Vernier Site

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HR Director, Vernier (Geneva) – Your Future Position?

Our Vernier site is home to our global Givaudan headquarters. As the HR Director, you will be responsible for leading the local HR team to deliver on the global and local HR agenda. You will be a key member of the local Management Team and act as the HR Business Partner for the local Operations team.

Reporting to the Global Head of HR, Fragrance & Beauty, your main responsibilities will include:

HR Business Partner for the local Operations team

• Develop a strong trust relationship, advise/coach and provide sustainable solutions

• Ensure HR deliverables such as Talent Management, Performance Management, Rewards, Organisation Design, and Change Management

HR Services Delivery

• Ensure the delivery of HR high quality services, including:

• For all Swiss Affiliates: payroll and benefits

• For the Vernier site: social insurances, immigration services, time/absences/care management, labour law / data protection, apprentices, medical Services

• All HR communications for the site

• Local roll-out of regional/global projects, policies, and programs

Local Management Committee

• Drive the HR agenda at the local Management Committee – ensure the Committee is fully embedded in Givaudan HR initiatives as well as Givaudan DNA

• Act as a member of the site Emergency Crisis Management team

• Play an integral role in any reorganizations ensuring compliance with local HR practises/labour law, and the relevant communication/change management

• Represent Givaudan in different local instances or authorities

Labour Relations

• Responsible for all matters regarding employee relations (work council and trade union), fostering a constructive dialogue

• Lead all meetings, negotiations and other ad-hoc meetings

People Management:

• Lead a team of HR professionals: provide clear goals, support and coach, develop

• Lead a “One HR” collaborative spirit within HR, including HR Shared Services HRM/HRBP located on Vernier site; consult and ensure alignment with them .

You?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come and join us – and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• Relevant university degree

• At least 12 years of senior HR experience in an international and matrix environment including Operations

• Experience in leading and developing HR teams

• Solid knowledge of the Swiss environment, including understanding of labour laws and regulations

• Strong knowledge of all HR services & processes, e.g. Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Rewards, Organization Design, and D&I.

• Ability to analyse HR metrics and data to drive decision making and improve HR processes

• Experience in managing organizational change and helping employees navigate transitions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels

• Fluency in French and English

Our benefits in Vernier:

· Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.

· 40-hour working week - at least 4 days a week in the office.

· Additional paid days off.

· Favourable pension fund contributions.

· Sport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site).

· Discounts at the company shop.

· Subsidised REKA vouchers.

· Reduced price at the Company restaurant.

· Health Insurance: Contribution to the health insurance premium of CHF 220.- per month. An additional contribution of CHF 120.- can be paid to the spouse if they work less than 50%, as per company policy

· Accident Insurance: Coverage by the employer of the premium for non-occupational accident insurance and that of a supplementary insurance in private division for the entire world.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity. 
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.