At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 114,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.
We are looking for a professional and empathetic personality with a high level of social and communication skills to complement our team as
Local HR Business Partner / HR Generalist
based at our Established Pharmaceutical Headquarter in Allschwil
As an HR professional with several years of experience, you will take full HR responsibility of an assigned area and act within the entire spectrum of an HR generalist.
Your knowledge, your enthusiasm as well as your "hands-on mentality" make you a convincing partner for your clients. You are able to quickly establish and develop trusting relationships with people of all hierarchies, create a friendly and trusting atmosphere for employees and behave as real team player.
Your main tasks:
Advise, coach and support managers and employees in an assigned area in all local Swiss HR topics and employment matters
Administrative HR work from hiring to leaving; taking into account HR guidelines and policies (managing contractual agreements, salary, relocation matters, issuing reference and confirmation letters, general HR correspondence)
General support and integration of new hires in their new working and cultural environment
Support the annual recurring HR processes such as performance management and compensation reviews
Initiation of process improvements as well as local introduction and implementation of global processes and guidelines
Optimization of operational HR work through application of best practice
Collaborate with HR divisional colleagues, specialists and service centers in a matrix environment
Support the HR Manager Switzerland in conceptual and project-oriented special tasks
Your profile:
Bachelor or higher commercial education with focus on Human Resources
5 years of experience in an HR department, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry and in an international business environment. Sound knowledge of Swiss labor law
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and towards deadlines without losing focus on accuracy and quality of work. Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
Flexibility and positive approach to change; positive "can-do” attitude
Strong team player
Strong communication and persuasion skills as well as strong customer orientation
Very strong intercultural competence and ability to work with people across different levels and areas
Fluent in English and German. Proficient use of MS Office
Do you like the sound of this job and think you’ve got what it takes? Then send us your CV today. We look forward to receiving your application as pdf.
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