Job in der Schweiz: HR Director* dnata Switzerland

Job in Zürich-Flughafen:

In this role, you will:

• Translate business strategy into HR strategies and goals, lead and direct the dnata Switzerland HR team ensuring achievement of HR objectives.
• Oversee the day-to-day HR operations covering all key areas within HR including but not limited to recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, industrial relations, employee wellbeing and HR Admin.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll service.
• Lead the Learning & Talent function for dnata Switzerland.
• Drive employer attractiveness and establish a comprehensive people sourcing strategy.
• Maintain an understanding of what is happening across the business and plan HR activities with an annual plan.
• Develop and ensure implementation of HR policies, procedures and controls to ensure procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance within the required standards as set in ‘The dnata way’ and that local legislations are successfully met in all dealings pertaining to HR & people.
• Build relationships, network, share best practice and identify opportunities for synergies across the various dnata entities in country / region, ensuring alignment on key initiatives where possible.
• Drive the dnata Vision, Mission and Values (VMV) in the business and models the behaviours and intent of the VMV’s in all people practices.
• Drive a high-performance culture (in line with the ‘The dnata way’ limits) and develop the organization’s reward and recognition initiatives in line with the budget.
• Ensure effective Talent Management and Succession Planning are in place to mitigate the risks of skills gaps across dnata Switzerland.
• Drive the annual global culture survey and country level action plans with a key focus on engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelors (or more advanced) degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in a senior HR leadership role, preferably in a multi-national organisation.
• Strong regional / country HR experience, including application of employment legislation, HR processes, and best practice across relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Proven experience of HR systems, including implementation/integration and adoption.
• Business transformation, programme and change management experience.
• Excellent organisation with strategic planning skills.
• Experience using data analysis to provide insights and recommendations and drive decision making.
• Leadership capabilities with the financial competency to devise, execute and manage budgets where applicable.
• Flexibility to work across the region (approx. 25% of time in Geneva and 75% Zurich)
• Ability to obtain security clearance and qualify for an air-side security pass (no legal restrictions)

You’ll have an edge if you have:

• Professional accreditations (e.g., SHRI, CIPD)
• Spoken and written fluency in English, German and French
• Experience leading professional teams across multiples sites / geographic locations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and advanced verbal and written business communication skills.
• Experience of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including unions and / or industry bodies where applicable.