Who We Are
Our strategy? To be anything but typical strategy consultants! Our unconventional nature is embedded deep in our DNA. Sixty years ago, BCG shook up the world of strategy consulting. Now, it has grown to become one of the world leaders in the field. How do we manage to stay ahead of the pack? The answer is simple: by reinventing ourselves every day and providing a home with diverse career opportunities to the best talent and most creative minds all over the world. And by giving you the chance to make an impact in business and society. BCG stands for authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. Once you’ve become part of the Group, we’ll help you find your path, unleash your potential, effect change, and advance the world.
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Our most vital resource is our people. That’s why Human Resources is one of our most vital teams: From recruiting to career development for BCGers, from training and mobility support to staffing (assigning our consultants to client casework), the Human Resources Team plays a decisive role in making BCG not just a company, but a Group in which every employee can become their best.
What You'll Do
We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Senior Specialist (all genders) to join our team in Switzerland. In this role, you will act as a trusted HR partner, working closely with consultants, managers, and senior leadership, while collaborating across functions such as Finance, Recruiting, and the Talent Management Unit.
You will own and execute core HR processes across the full employee life cycle—including onboarding, development, mobility, and offboarding—ensuring a seamless and high-quality employee experience. As a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, you will provide expert guidance on HR-related topics and policies, effectively balancing business needs with people priorities.
You will independently lead and deliver local HR projects while partnering closely with regional and global HR and Recruiting teams to drive alignment and implement best practices.
In addition, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data and documentation in systems such as Workday and prepare and manage employee payroll data in close consultation with payroll experts. You will also support the local HR Lead on ad-hoc requests, presentations, strategic initiatives, and key annual processes, including the bonus cycle.
Finally, you will actively contribute to fostering BCG’s collaborative and high-performance culture by supporting local engagement initiatives and advancing office-specific people priorities.
What You'll Bring
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A bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a related field, or alternatively commercial training with additional HR certification (e.g., HR Fachfrau/-mann)
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Five or more years of experience in an HR generalist or specialist role, ideally in professional services or a fast-paced international environment
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Solid knowledge of Swiss labor law and HR best practices
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Proven ability to independently manage projects and drive initiatives from concept to implementation
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Strong analytical skills with experience in HR reporting, data analysis, and dashboard creation
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Mature ownership mindset, reliability, and discretion in handling confidential information
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all seniority levels
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Structured, detail-oriented work style with strong organizational and prioritization skills
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Fluency in German and English; additional languages are a plus
Proficiency in HR systems and MS Office tools (especially Workday, Excel, and PowerPoint)
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Who You'll Work With
You will be part of BCG’s Zurich-based HR team, working closely with the local HR Lead and a small, collaborative group of HR professionals. The team typically consists of five members, as well as a trainee and a working student. Together, the team partners with consulting and business services leaders in the Zurich and Geneva offices to shape and deliver the local people agenda and ensure an outstanding employee experience across all career stages.
Additional info
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
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Compensation package: An attractive, competitive, and performance-based compensation package with fixed and variable components
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Vacation and work-life balance: 27 days of vacation per year plus various options to support an optimal work-life balance
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Hybrid working model: A flexible mix of on-site and remote work, supported by modern digital collaboration tools
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Comprehensive insurance and retirement programs: Our benefits package goes beyond Swiss market standards, including an above-average pension fund, full statutory social insurance coverage, and flexible, high-quality health insurance options
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Well-being and employee support: Individual support through our Employee Assistance Program and mindfulness offerings
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Office perks: Free beverages and snacks, along with exclusive discounts with partners near the office
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Mobility benefits: Swiss Half-Fare Travel Card (SBB Halbtax) for discounted commuting and leisure travel
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Learning & development: An extensive training and development program to support continuous growth
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Community and events: Numerous office activities such as Christmas parties, summer get-togethers, sports events, and other social activities
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
