Senior Human Resources Manager
You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.
We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.
If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.
Join Sonova. Create sense.
Staefa, Switzerland
Our Human Resources team partners closely with business units to drive organizational excellence and support our employees' growth. As a pivotal part of our HR structure, you'll work alongside HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and HR Services, contributing to strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Your tasks
- Collaborate and provide strategic support for HR Business Partners and operate as the primary contact point and relationship manager for middle management teams under the direction of the assigned HRBPs
- Assist business functions in areas such as performance management, salary reviews , long-term incentive plans, and talent management
- Engage in transformational projects (e.g. restructuring, outsourcing) and support related change programs
- Partner with HR Business Partners on organizational design work and effectiveness actions
- Guide line managers on employee matters (including disciplinary issues, terminations, labor law compliance etc.)
- Provide HR process advice and support to line management and employees, ensuring organizational alignment
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition Team during recruitment processes for assigned functions
- Facilitate action planning, tracking, and communication-related to the annual employee engagement survey
- Contribute to HR projects with the support of HRBPs
- Collaborate with other HR Managers to ensure consistent application and interpretation of company policies and regulations
- Actively share best practices and lessons learned within the local HR Management and HR Services teams
- Proactively foster business acumen and build knowledge and relationships in the assigned business area
Business Accountabilities
- Monitor and review work undertaken by HR Services, Talent Acquisition, etc., and support in case expertise is needed
- Advise colleagues on a daily basis to ensure adherence to local employment regulations and Group standards
- Research primary data sources, select relevant information, analyze key themes and trends, and make recommendations to support the business in driving improvements
- Contribute to the deployment of HR processes and systems in your assigned area and play an active role in case of improvement opportunities
Performance Management Accountabilities
- Role model behaviours that demonstrate commitment to Sonova Values and Leadership Principles
- Provide input into performance management discussions of project team members
- Coach and provide professional and technical HR advice and counsel within and outside the operating unit
- Provide guidance and support for team members
- Take action to manage your personal development and encourage others to do the same
Your profile
- Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
- At least 8 years of HR experience in an industrial setting
- Expertise in consulting, project management and various HR domains, such as recruitment and talent management, with a strategic vision
- Outstanding interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, fostering innovation and adaptability
- Self-reliant and resilient, with excellent stakeholder engagement and team collaboration skills
- Certified or trained in Change Management or Coaching (preferred)
- Able to collaborate and adapt to achieve the team’s objectives and your career goals
- Aware of and responsive to the dynamics and initiatives at the headquarters and local level
- Open-minded, ambitious, and positive in facing challenges
Our offer
We can offer you a new challenge, with interesting tasks and much more – including an open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, support for further training and development, opportunities to take on responsibility, an excellent range of foods, sports and cultural facilities, attractive employment conditions, and flexible working time models in various roles.
Employment level 100%.
Pascal Spycher, Talent Acquisition Manager, is looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, references and certificates) via our online job application platform.
For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.
Sonova AG
Laubisrütistrasse 28
CH-8712 Stäfa+41 58 928 01 01
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