HR Business Partner

• Switzerland, Basel


• 80-100%

The biopharmaceutical industry is on the verge of a digitalization revolution, adopting data-driven R&D approaches in order to develop innovative therapies quicker. Genedata’s market-leading enterprise software is fueling this revolution, enabling both global biopharma giants and cutting-edge biotechs to leverage biopharma R&D data analytics so they can find breakthrough therapies faster and improve outcomes sooner for patients worldwide. Join this digital transformation and help scientists around the world accelerate the pace of biopharma R&D.

About the Role

The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for all tasks related to the employee life cycle including recruiting, on-boarding, payroll, and benefits. The HRBP is also responsible for developing and maintaining Company policies that comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. Furthermore, this role supports line managers in matters related to people and organizational development.

This permanent position is based at our office in Basel, Switzerland.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible to manage the full employee’s life cycle, including onboarding of new employees, people development, and performance management


• Manage and explain benefits and employment requirements to employees; serve as liaison between employees, insurance providers, and local authorities


• Maintain employee leave programs (e.g. parental, maternity, and sick leave in compliance with applicable laws)


• Supervise and track employee’s time and attendance account


• Support recruitment and hiring activities incl. interaction with authorities (focus on Switzerland, France, and Germany), preparation of new hire packages, and management of work visa matters


• Provide reports and ensure necessary documentation incl. maintenance of HR databases, employee files, etc.


• Prepare (and process) payroll for Switzerland/Germany on a semi-monthly basis and processes wage garnishments as required.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum BA or equivalent experience in Human Resources Management or related field


• Eidgenössischer Fachausweis Personal (CH) or certified Personalfachmann/-frau preferred


• 3+ years’ experience in human resources incl. payroll


• Sound knowledge of Swiss labor and social insurance law (incl. pension systems) as well as of immigration processes and procedures associated with work visas


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with a diverse group of external visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization


• Solid understanding of MS-Office, interest in Social Media and new technologies


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and English (French or any other EU language is a plus)


• Excellent communication and organizational skills


• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently, while participating as part of a team

What We Offer

Genedata is on a mission to accelerate the pace of biopharma R&D. Our enterprise software solutions digitalize and automate lab operations so scientists can discover insights faster, push scientific boundaries farther, and drive change right now. With over two decades of success due to closely-knit teams of scientists, software engineers, and business experts, Genedata has become the market-leading provider of enterprise software solutions for biopharma R&D.

As a private and majority employee-owned organization, we empower each employee to be a contributing voice in the company operations and evolution. Our collective expertise in scientific R&D informatics, combined with our open and scalable software platform, makes us the essential technology for the operations of top biopharma companies and innovative biotechs worldwide.

We are headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and have subsidiaries in the US, Germany, UK, Japan, and Singapore.

Genedata offers an attractive Total Reward Package comprised of a competitive salary and attractive benefits in return for your contribution to our success.

As an equal opportunity employer, Genedata proudly celebrates diversity and believes in an inclusive workplace.

Next Steps

Genedata does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly here.