At Solevo, we connect communities and industries with the solutions they need to grow, thrive, and transform. From supporting agricultural self-sufficiency to driving industrial innovation, we are shaping the future of Africa's life sciences and industrial sectors.
We are a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. We assist African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and talented HR Business Partner to join our HR Team based in Geneva, Switzerland.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Swiss offices operational/administrative processes, HR policies and practices. They will work closely with the HR Director and the Group Director Human Capital & Legal to deliver HR services and policies that support the local offices and the Firm's overall business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Group HR Director in monthly operations.
* Work closely with HR teams across subsidiaries to ensure alignment, share best practices, and support local HR initiatives.
* Coordinate closely with external payroll and HR administration provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
* Regularly update dashboards, the HRIS system, and employee records.
* Prepare comprehensive HR administrative reports for various stakeholders.
* Oversee the employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, internal moves) in collaboration with external HR service providers.
* Advise teams on local policies and labor law compliance in Switzerland.
* Manage illness and accident declarations, ensuring proper follow-up on reimbursements.
* Draft and track employment contracts and amendments.
* Contribute to the enhancement and optimization of HR processes.
* Address employee inquiries and escalate complex issues when necessary.
* Support legal and administrative aspects of employee terminations.
* Manage job postings on the internal ATS and forward applications to hiring managers.
* Assist with special projects, including presentations, reports, and both local and international HR initiatives.
* Participate in HR projects to enhance processes and employee experience.
* Develop and coordinate annual training plans in collaboration with managers.
Requirements:
We are looking for someone with:
* Good knowledge in Swiss law and Swiss payroll.
* 5+ years of experience in HR.
* Bilingual French/English (both written and spoken).
* Degree level qualification from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Human Resources or similar.
* The HR Swiss Exams certificate (HRSE).
* Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
Nice-to-Have:
* Experience working with African countries.
* Language proficiency in Portuguese.
* HR management tools: Knowledge in working with an HRIS (preferably Lucca), and an ATS (Teamtailor).
About Us:
We offer:
* A young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
* A collaborative, international and agile work environment.
* The freedom to think out of the box and take initiative.
* An opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
* A competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package, including employer-funded Swiss retirement plan (LPP), work from home (2 to 3 days remote per week), health insurance, and more.
* Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.