Join Our Team at Abbott
At Abbott, we are dedicated to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. With over 135 years of innovation, we have introduced groundbreaking products and technologies in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals, enhancing possibilities for people at every stage of life. Currently, our team of 114,000 professionals is committed to improving quality of life in more than 160 countries around the globe.
Position: Local HR Business Partner
We are seeking a professional, empathetic, and service-oriented individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to join our team based at our Established Pharmaceutical Headquarters in Allschwil as a Local HR Business Partner.
As an experienced HR professional, you will take full ownership of HR responsibilities within your designated area, operating within the broad spectrum of a generalist HR Business Partner role. Your expertise, enthusiasm, and hands-on mentality will make you a trusted and persuasive partner to all stakeholders.
You will build strong, trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization while fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere. As a true team player, you will thrive in dynamic environments and will be passionate about supporting people and driving HR initiatives forward.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide proactive advice, coaching, and support to managers and employees on all local HR topics and employment-related matters.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including contract preparation, onboarding, probation reviews, changes in employment terms, and offboarding.
- Handle administrative HR tasks.
- Support payroll-relevant processes by coordinating with internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate relocation and integration support for new hires in collaboration with relocation agencies and local authorities.
- Support annual HR processes such as performance management, compensation reviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Drive local implementation of global HR programs and policies, identifying process improvements tailored to the Swiss context.
- Collaborate with HR colleagues, centers of expertise, and shared service teams in a matrix environment.
- Contribute to HR projects, assisting the HR Manager with conceptual work and special assignments.
- Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture through open communication, mutual respect, and cross-cultural understanding.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or higher commercial education with a focus on Human Resources.
- At least 5 years of experience in an HR department, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry and in an international setting.
- Solid knowledge of Swiss labor law and HR best practices.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Flexible mindset with a positive, solution-oriented can-do attitude.
- Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Outstanding communication and persuasion abilities, coupled with a high level of customer orientation.
- High intercultural competence and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders of varying levels and functions.
- Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in MS Office and comfort with digital HR tools and systems.
If you find this opportunity appealing and believe you have what it takes, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.