The Junior HR Business Partner supports the HR Director in delivering operational HR activities across Commercial Functions. In this dual-focus role, you will relieve the HRD of day-to-day operational tasks while serving as the dedicated HR point of contact for VP-2 level managers within the assigned scope — providing practical guidance, process support, and follow-through on people matters. You act as the liaison between managers and employees, ensuring that all HR policies are aligned with the team’s needs.
How you will create a beautiful impact:
Support to the HR Director (HRD)
- Handle day-to-day operational HR tasks on behalf of the HRD, including data management, documentation, and coordination with Global HR team (COE & HR Services)
- Act as the day-to-day HR contact for all employees within scope.
- Support on the operational preparation of the core HR processes (Calibration, Development & Potential Review, Comp& Ben, Budget…)
- Support the adaptation and roll-out of global HR projects, policies, trainings and processes within the assigned departments
- Liaise with Payroll, providing relevant data inputs (absences, bonuses, leaves, allowances) in a timely and accurate manner.
Business Partnership — VP-2 Level
- Build strong and trusted partnerships with managers and employees.
- Act as the day-to-day HR contact for VP-2 level managers, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and coaching.
- Partner with managers during the recruitment process: define profiles, participate in the briefing and in the interview process.
- Provide first-level advisory on performance management (feedback frameworks, goal-setting, PIPs) — escalating complex cases to the HRD
- Coach managers on handling employee relations matters such as absences, conflicts, or conduct issues
- Properly handle initial complaints and grievance procedures, documenting cases and escalating as appropriate
- Partner with employees and managers to contribute to a positive employee experience (Teampulse)
General HR Contribution
- Support Global HR through participation in Regional and Global HR projects
- Ensure data accuracy in SAP and maintain up-to-date personnel records
- Actively contribute to the Global HR strategy by sharing relevant insights
What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent:
- 3–5 years of experience in an HR-related role (post-university degree)
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong interest in AI tools with demonstrated application in daily work activities
- Experience within a matrix or international organization is an advantage
- Solid understanding of HR generalist processes
- Basic knowledge of Swiss labour law, with willingness to further develop expertise
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and dependable
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, “can-do” attitude; comfortable navigating ambiguity and change
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust at all organizational levels
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail (“zoom in and out”)
- Courage to challenge the status quo and confidently voice ideas and improvements
- Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
At La Prairie, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal well-being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance Contribution: Enjoy a monthly contribution towards your health insurance.
- Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional 8.5 days off (available for HQ employees).
- Exclusive Product Discounts: Access special discounts on La Prairie products and participate in Employee-Only Sales at our exclusive Employee Boutique.
- Skill Development Opportunities: Benefit from unlimited access to La Prairie’s “SkillCare” program, tailored to enhance your skills and support your professional growth, along with access to the LinkedIn Learning platform for additional learning resources.
- Career Mobility Opportunities: Explore internal and international mobility options within the Beiersdorf Group.
- Employee Referral Bonuses: Earn bonuses for referring talented individuals to join our team.
Your journey with La Prairie begins here. Submit your application quickly and easily through our online tool—only applications received this way will be considered. The selection process includes a combination of interviews with HR, the Hiring Manager, and key stakeholders, along with assessments. We look forward to meeting you.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We don’t accept agency resumes. Please don’t forward resumes to our job portal. We’re not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our House and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background.
