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Senior HR Professional

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior HR Professional

Grenchen, Switzerland

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

We are looking for highly motivated and experienced Senior HR Professional (f/m/d) located at our site in Lengnau (BE).

Embedded into the Swiss country HR organization you will act as a trusted partner and "key point of contact" for the leadership team and employees assigned, locally implementing programs and HR initiatives in alignment with the broader HR and business goals.

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As the Senior HR Professional you will provide comprehensive HR support to the site in order to facilitate improved business performance and employee engagement.

A day in life:

  • Cultivate key relationships with managers and employees and based on having good (data) insights and strong intuition for business, implement our HR initiatives
  • Deliver day-to-day HR services and consultation through the full employment life cycle and processes, people management, career development and organizational change initiatives.
  • Own annual HR processes in line with country and global HR strategies.
  • Provide flawless implementation and execution of various HR programs and initiatives
  • Drive employee engagement and promote a positive work culture with concrete action plans
  • Participate in the broader regional HR team to drive HR projects and initiatives.
  • Partner with Colleague Services and the HR Platforms and support in harmonization and process improvement projects

How you get there?

  • University degree within HR related field
  • 5+ years of comprehensive HR experience in a global and matrix environment; prior experience as a HR partner and working with HR COE's
  • Proven knowledge and experience in Swiss employment law, employee relations, compensation, organization planning, training & development
  • Proficient critical thinking and analytical skills, ease turning data into insights and action
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and intensity
  • Structured and organized way of working
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with all levels of stakeholder
  • Proficient in german and english, french is a plus
  • High degree of autonomy and strong decision-making
  • Confirmed project management and presentation skills with ability to thrive in a fast-paced matrix environment and balance multiple tasks simultaneously

Client-provided location(s): 2543 Lengnau, Switzerland
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01282092-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program