Associate Director-HR, Switzerland

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At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

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Join our team in Geneva as an Associate Director-HR. Reporting to the Associate VP HR Germany hub, you will play a key role in driving the HR function in Switzerland, developing local HR strategy to ensure a high-quality working environment which builds upon our inclusive and diverse culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, coach and develop team of HR specialists
• Act as a trusted advisor and partner to the leadership teams in Geneva to shape the organization and cultivate and develop a ‘Growth Mindset’
• Develop effective and impactful HR solutions aligned to business strategy, leveraging Lilly global processes
• Coach and guide team leaders on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including talent management, succession planning, performance management, learning and development, and compensation and benefits
• Provide guidance and input on business changes, organization structure and workforce planning
• Support leaders in dealing with complex and sensitive employee relations matters
• Identify effective hiring strategies and support with recruitment activities including assessment, interviewing, and selection advice
• Develop and implement on-boarding programming to facilitate learning, growth, and development of new talent
• Strengthen and maximize relationships with universities. Ensure presence at appropriate fairs and events to generate a diverse pool of future talent from within Switzerland
• Analyse survey trends and metrics to develop solutions and programmes to cultivate and advance a winning culture
• Partner with our C&B consultants to regularly benchmark our C&B programs to attract, and retain talent
• Ensure oversight of Health Safety and Environment programme
• Collaborate and exchange with the Germany Hub HR and global HR colleagues on key HR projects, trends and implementation of global programmes.
  
  

Candidate Profile

• Strong academic background; Master’s degree/MBA in business or organization development/HR an advantage
• A well-rounded, successful track record as a leader, with 5 to 7 years of leadership experience; experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG sector in Switzerland
• Proven ability to manage operational HR as well as to think strategically
• Excellent knowledge of HR systems e.g., Workday, Success Factors is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including HR administration and payroll, performance management, talent reviews, talent acquisition, training and development, learning plan management and employee relations
• Strong data management and analytical expertise, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Proven experience of managing change in a fast-moving and innovative organisation.
• Autonomous and self-motivated, with initiative and an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
• A natural networker, who puts people first, engages well with employees as well as leaders and builds excellent relationship at all levels throughout the company
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labour law and Ethics and Compliance
• Prior experience of internal investigatory processes and how to ensure outcomes are fair, consistent, and compliant with company policies, applicable laws and regulations
• Fluent in English, French and German. Swiss German a plus.
  
  

We Offer

• A great working environment, dynamic colleagues with a collaborative team spirit
• The opportunity to interact regularly with Germany Hub/Lilly International Business Unit
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working
• Annual Bonus Plan, % depends on company results
• Pension scheme and healthcare insurance
• Further training & development possibilities via internal programmes.
  
  

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