HR Business Partner (80-100%), (m/f/d)

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

Reporting to the Head of HR Switzerland, you will provide HR Business Partner support to the Technology (R&D) and Service Divisions, as well as selected Corporate Functions including HR, Marketing & Communications and Legal, covering an employee population of around 260. As a member of the Technology Management Team, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, helping drive business and people success. You will contribute to the implementation of HR priorities in line with the people strategy, support leaders across the employee lifecycle and take over project work and diverse HR assignments in a dynamic international environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Act as strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to leaders across Technology (R&D), Service and selected Corporate Functions.

• Serve as a member of the Technology Division Management Team and contribute HR perspectives to business decisions, organizational development and people topics.

• Advise and support managers on HR practices, processes and policies, including employee relations, performance management, change management and leadership effectiveness.

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, succession planning and capability development.

• Support the implementation of annual HR processes, including performance management, salary review, talent review and employee engagement activities.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers on recruitment activities for selected roles and support effective job marketing and communication.

• Use workforce and people data to identify trends, derive insights and recommend pragmatic actions that support business objectives.

• Lead or contribute to HR projects, process improvements and diverse local or global assignments.

• Foster an inclusive, engaging and high-performance culture aligned with Accelleron’s values.

• Ensure compliant and consistent HR solutions in line with Swiss employment legislation, internal policies and governance requirements.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager or equivalent HR generalist role in a complex business environment, preferably experience with HR work in management teams.

• Experience partnering technical, engineering, R&D, industrial, service or manufacturing populations is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of talent management, organizational development, employee relations and Swiss employment legislation.

• Experience with Workday or a similar HR system is preferred.

• Proven ability to advise, challenge and influence leaders at different organizational levels.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational excellence.

• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented working style with strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international matrix environment.

• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

You benefits:

• Attractive compensation & benefits.

• Modern office, smart working.

• Flexible working models.

• Canteen.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Global parental leave program.