About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. HR Business Partner The HR Business Partner originates and leads Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, and ongoing development of a superior workforce. He is responsible for the development of processes and metrics that support the achievement of the organization's business goals. Key responsibilities: Coach, support, mentor and challenge managers and employees in the application of HR policies and practices, provides advice and guidance on complex HR issues to minimize risk and financial exposure Act as a true Business Partner to bring added value to the business in understand business needs and link them to tailored HR solutions Manage HR projects, covering multi-disciplinary areas, including compensation and benefits, performance management, people management, employee relations and change management Participate in setting and executing against the strategic direction of the business Liaise with senior management to understand business requirements and tailor specific solutions Work across the HR function and business, seeks to ensure interventions are integrated in a consistent way that supports organizational objectives Drive and support the development and delivery of cultural change Acting as primary point of contact for HR policy issues Operate as contact person for internal center of excellences Working in close collaboration with the HR Director and supporting this function in various projects Qualifications Qualifications and experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field Minimum 3 years of experience as an HR Business Partner Business proficiency in English German is highly advantageous, and any additional languages will be considered a further advantage Pharmaceutical/ medical devices/ life sciences industry experience would be an advantage Expert knowledge of Swiss labor law Experience in coaching senior leaders Experience working in an international environment Experience working in a complex matrix environment would be an advantage Critical skills required for the role: High level of flexibility with positive attitude towards change Ability to work both at a strategic level with business leaders, and at a maintenance level to ensure basic systems / policies in place and compliant Strong ability to set priorities Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Ability to make high-quality decisions Ability to influence without direct authority Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment Strong teamwork and collaboration focus AbbVie is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at AbbVie via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of AbbVie. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by AbbVie as a result of the referral or through other means. Travel No Job Type Experienced Schedule Full-time Job Level Code IC Equal Employment Opportunity At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.