HR Business Partner (80%)

• 08 September 2026
• 80%
• Temporary
• Glion

HR Business Partner (80%)

Temporary contract / Glion, Switzerland

Glion Institute of Higher Education, a brand of the Sommet Education group, is a private Swiss institution that shapes the future of hospitality and luxury management education across 3 campuses in Glion and Bulle (Switzerland) and London (United Kingdom).

3rd in hospitality and leisure management, 3rd in employer reputation in the QS 2026 world rankings.

Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a university institute of applied sciences.

Development, Distinctiveness, Common Engagement, Openness and Sense of service are the values that guide our actions. We offer an innovative, collaborative and dynamic environment.

The HR Business Partner is a trusted advisor and strategic partner for the managers and management of the Glion and Bulle campuses. As a key member of the management team, he/she drives HR strategies regarding employee relations, talent management, performance, organizational development and change management, ensuring their alignment with business objectives.

The role promotes a high-performing, inclusive and engaging work culture by supporting leaders, improving the employee experience and leading key human resources initiatives. Combining solid HR expertise with good knowledge of labor law, the HR Business Partner provides advice on complex workforce issues, improves organizational efficiency and advocates for Glion's HR values and agenda.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the HR team and operations, ensuring consistency, quality and compliance of HR processes, documents and initiatives
• Collaborate with leaders and employees to provide HR expertise, advice and support, humanly and in trusted leadership
• Actively support organizational changes, restructurings and change management projects, by providing HR expertise, advice and practical solutions
• Ensure compliance with labor legislation, internal policies and HR best practices
• Support a high-performance culture via performance management processes, talent development and succession planning
• Contribute to compensation, benefits, annual salary reviews, bonus processes and workforce planning activities
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes, from workforce planning to recruitment to successful employee integration, in collaboration with HR officers
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, including performance management, conduct, grievances and disciplinary procedures
• Identify training and development needs, coordinate training initiatives and contribute to the management of associated budgets
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives, contributing to an inclusive, positive and engaging work environment
• Monitor HR indicators and provide analysis and recommendations to support organizational efficiency, cost control and employee performance
• Lead and contribute to HR initiatives and projects for the brand, promoting a strong culture, effective leadership and HR excellence

Profile and experiences:

• Higher education degree
• HR certificate required
• 5 to 7 years of experience in an HR management or HR partner role
• Proven experience in a complex international organization. Experience in hospitality is a plus
• Experience in effective challenging and influencing at senior management level
• Experience managing significant organizational changes
• Perfect mastery of English and French, both spoken and written, indispensable
• IT and numeracy skills; advanced mastery of MS Excel and PowerPoint required
• Ability to analyze, interpret and explain the legal framework governing employment. Experience with Swiss labor law indispensable
• Ability to communicate professionally and impactfully
• Ability to manage stress and deadlines

Other information:

• Location: GIHE Sàrl, Route de Glion 111, 1823 Glion (mandatory presence also on our Bulle campus)
• Contract type: fixed-term contract
• Activity rate: 80 %
• Start date: 15.02.2027
• End date: 17.07.2027