Global HR Business Partner

Zurich (CHWP), ZH, CH, 8005

Barry Callebaut is the heart and engine of the cocoa and chocolate industry. We are looking for Global HR Business Partner in Switzerland (CH) for Zurich (CHWP). Our broad range of products and services span all aspects from cocoa sourcing to fine chocolate products, which are loved by people of all ages worldwide. We are passionate about our business and work hard every day to ensure that there is enough chocolate in the world. Nothing is more important to our success than the combined expertise of more than 11'000 Barry Callebaut employees around the world. Our international focus in the fascinating world of cocoa-growing and chocolate are the colorful backdrop for our many functions across a wide range of disciplines. In addition to sharing a passion for chocolate, Barry Callebaut employees live our other corporate values every day - customer focus, entrepreneurship, integrity and team spirit. We are committed to making sure that they have the right skills, know-how and deep understanding of our customers and their needs. Engaging and developing our employees is the key to our success. Because our business focus is so broad, the scope of career opportunities within Barry Callebaut can cover many functional areas.

Summary

We are currently looking for an experienced Global HR Business Partner to provide support to our Global functions such as Finance, R&D and Quality Assurance, supporting  respective Exco members and business leaders in all people-related topics including the development and delivery of global HR policies and programs such as training and development, talent management and supporting cultural & engagement initiatives.

The successful candidate will partner closely with the senior business leaders to achieve shared organizational objectives, in particular implementing people solutions that support strategic business goals.

Accountabilities

• Provides the right partnership that delivers best practice and commercially focused HR solutions that support the business area in line with specialist HR functions.


• Develops, manages, coordinates, and administers a variety of programs and activities covering multiple HR activities.


• Actively participate in the Business meetings in order to effectively provide needed HR support.


• Partners with CoE’s to provide a consultancy service across the full spectrum of HR related topics and initiatives including Staffing, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits and Culture and Engagement. 


• Supports personal and organizational change.


• Drives HR Cycle related processes.


• Participates in implementing training and development programs including talent and succession planning processes.


• Act as sparring partner to the assigned client groups on people related topics to support business objectives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years experience in a Business Partnering role in an international environment and matrix organisation


• Candidates should ideally have worked in manufacturing / food industry or bring experience across a range of different industries


• Previous experience with Talent Management, Change Management and Project Management


• Expertise in People Management and People Development 


• Solid understanding of Operation and Commercial related topics


• Bachelor / Master Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Psychology, HR Managment or similar


• Strong customer focus


• Excellent communication and influencing skills


• Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite


• Fluency in English 

Our strength comes from the passion and expertise of our people. As we strive to create an environment in which our people can continue to learn and develop their skills on an ongoing basis, it is our goal to encourage entrepreneurship and creativity. Apply for one of our interesting positions today and start a great career in the world of cocoa and chocolate.

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