HR Generalist (m/w/d) - Your next role?

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As an HR Generalist (m/w/d), reporting to the HR Service Center department of Vernier, you are responsible for the organization, management and implementation of educational and administrative activities related to Givaudan Vernier site.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs, provide value and are experienced at promoting relationships.

In this exciting role you will :

• Select and recruit apprentices according to the needs of the company

• Ensure that the activities and tasks entrusted to apprentices comply with the training program according to the directives/regulations in force

• Guarantee that the conditions for supervising apprentices are met (in particular the presence of one or more qualified professionals in charge of instruction)

• Ensure that the workstation and the equipment necessary for practicing the profession are made available to apprentices

• Ensure that the teaching methods used are compliant and appropriate

• Organize, plan and coordinate professional internships in the company and outside

• Maintain the necessary relationships with training partners (OFPC, professional schools, apprenticeship commissioners, apprenticeship masters, etc.)

• Manage administrative activities related to the learning program (follow-up of academic results, attendance, semester evaluations, etc.)

• Ensure deployment and roll out of any legal changes related to the Apprenticeship

• Trainings responsibility:

• Manage Site languages lessons with our external provider

• Manage retirement trainings with our external provider

• Coordinate ad-hoc trainings with HRMs and/or external provider if/when required

• Develop 3ducational partnerships, and promote Givaudan:

• Represent Givaudan towards all professional schools and universities to attract potential new talents

• Develop partnerships with schools: establish and maintain relationships with schools, universities, etc., and identify relevant educational programs for Givaudan

• Organize events with schools: plan and coordinate events, participate in job fairs/forums to promote Givaudan

• Develop promotional materials

• Evaluate opportunities with HRMs/HRBPs to implement internship or apprenticeship programs for students

• Ensure follow-up and evaluation of different initiatives

• HR activities:

• Act as single point of contact for trainees on site (support TAS in recruitment, coordinate administration activities to ensure compliance regarding contracts and to ensure internal equity of treatment, manage departures, consolidate a pipeline of future talents)

• Support HR team on specific HR projects (for instance: evaluate feasibility of participating in the "future en tous genres” local initiative)

• HR Team:

• Contribute with ideas and solutions within the local HR team and act as a team player by collaborating with all internal HR partners (HR admin, HR Managers/HRBPs) and external ones

You ? Are you someone who wants to grow your world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us – and improve your world.

Your success profile includes:

• University degree in Human Resources or related field;

• "Brevet Fédéral de formateur/trice d'adultes" or similar;

• Certificate of "formateur/trice d'apprenti-e-s en entreprise";

• Minimum 5 years of experience in coaching and training;

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus;

• Strong knowledge of how apprenticeships work in Switzerland;

• French mandatory, English language very beneficial;

• Knowledge of HR administrative processes, including Swiss employment requirements;

• Organizational skills with high sense of priorities management.

Our Benefits:

Are you interested in this exciting challenge? We are looking forward to receiving your application! Please make sure you enclose your CV, Cover Letter, Diplomas and Work Certificates.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity.
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.