HR Generalist - France & Southern Europe

Vous cherchez un emploi de HR Generalist - France & Southern Europe a Zürich ? Michael Page recrute. Our client is a well-established and highly recognized brand in Zurich, currently experiencing strong growth. To support this exciting journey, we are looking for a temporary HR Generalist to cover France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, available to join the team for a minimum of 6 months. HR Generalist - France & Southern Europe
Our client is a well-established and highly recognized brand in Zurich, currently experiencing strong growth. Description

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Provide operational HR support across France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal throughout the entire employee journey

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Coordinate employee documentation and maintain accurate HR records and system data

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Facilitate onboarding activities to ensure new employees are successfully integrated into the organization from day one

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Manage employee departures, ensuring all administrative and compliance-related steps are completed efficiently

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Administer country-specific employee benefit programs and support employees with related questions

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Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth management of absences, family leave, and other employee-related administrative processes

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Respond to day-to-day employee and manager inquiries related to HR procedures, policies, and workplace practices

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Ensure HR activities comply with local employment regulations and internal company standards

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Contribute to the implementation of new HR initiatives, policies, and organizational changes within the region

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Support business growth activities such as entity setup, market expansion, and operational integration projects

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Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to simplify processes and enhance operational effectiveness

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Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external providers to ensure accurate and compliant HR operations

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Maintain relationships with local institutions and authorities when required for employment-related matters

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Assist with reporting obligations, audits, and other compliance-related activities
Profile

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Education in HR

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You bring 3 to 5 years of previous expertise in a broad HR support or HR coordination role within an international or fast-paced business environment

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You have a strong understanding of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes

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You possess solid knowledge of employment regulations and HR practices in at least one Southern European market

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Background supporting regional HR projects, employee relations topics, or retail/population-heavy environments would be considered beneficial

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You communicate confidently in English; additional language skills such as French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese are highly appreciated

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You are experienced in working with HR systems and digital tools, ideally including Workday

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You are comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs

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You demonstrate a high level of accuracy, organization, and professionalism when handling sensitive information

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You enjoy working collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders across multiple locations
Job Offer
If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy finding practical solutions, and are always looking for ways to improve how things are done, then apply online now!
Page Group Switzerland
Caroline Bourgouin

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