On behalf of our client, a global biopharmaceutical company (focus on oncology) with a regional headquarter located in the Basel area and currently more than 7,000 employees worldwide, we are seeking as of 01.01.2022 or by arrangement and for an expected term of 6 months an HR Manager/Junior HR Business Partner 100% (contractor):

Responsibilities:

• Working from home (during COVID19 pandemic), later on according to client’s return to office policy, provide full HR support to line managers and employees within the group’s region EMEA (‘Region’) and report to the Director, HRBP EMEA
• Act as HRBP for all countries of the Region and be the central point of contact for all HR-related questions for employees across the Region
• Manage the payroll interface for all countries of the Region in strong collaboration with the Finance team and local partners, incl. time & absence management
• Be the central point of contact for all HR questions around hiring of employees (incl. transfer of contingency workers to permanent) in strong collaboration with the recruitment team
• Responsible for on- and off-boarding of employees incl. correspondence with candidates, preparation of new hire and termination packets, and processing new hire and exit paperwork contract preparation. Furthermore, in charge for managing the employee files based on local requirements in partnership with the payroll provider(s)
• Manage benefits together with global specialist for regular communication, reviewing & updating plans, enrolling new employees, budget management, new country set-ups etc.
• Support or manage local, regional or global employment engagement and HR initiatives such as, e.g., engagement surveys, company meetings, culture, CSR
• Support line manager and the global HR team in implementing and maintaining all HR processes such as performance management, compensation round, talent review etc.
• Administrate all local L&D needs, consult with employees and line mangers on development plans and activities as well as strongly collaborate with global L&D team to represent regional needs and provide input
• Continuously research and implement improved processes and systems within the HR department
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• BA or BSc in business administration, legal or psychology or comparable education; advanced degree would be a plus
• At least 6 years’ experience in the field of extended HR administration and/or business partner function, preferably gained in the pharma/biotech/chemical industry
• Fluency in English and German (each at least level C1); any other major European language would be a plus
• Sound understanding of HR processes incl. labor law & payroll in CH; further European countries of advantage
• Strong organizational and communication skills, team-oriented philosophy, and problem-solving/solution-oriented skills
• Demonstrated ability to relate well with all levels of management and peers
• Extensive experience in efficiently multi-tasking between client needs and company priorities
• Ability to manage, and interest to switch between, operative tasks and high-impact business initiatives on an almost daily level
• Ability to take on increased responsibility as the company grows, comfortable with working flexible based on client’s needs
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing and conflicting priorities
• State-of-the art understanding and usage of digital tools and effective, positive and emphatic collaboration via digital communication tools (ZOOM, MS Teams etc.)
• Solid experience in effective project management applying a pragmatic approach
• Change and communication experience would be a plus
• A positive can-do attitude; sense of humor is highly valued
• Eligibility to work permit in EU/EFTA area

Place of work: Basel are (or work from home during COVID19 pandemic)