HR Business Consultant 80-100%, temporary until end of February 2026

Working within Group HR, our ambition is to effectively deliver business solutions and Strategic HR Priorities to enable our business to achieve their goals. As an HR Business Consultant you will support HR Business Partners with the delivery of strategic priorities, projects and complex operational issues. You will work directly with People Managers, providing advice and guidance, to ensure effective execution of core HR processes.

What you will do

You will work as part of the HR team supporting HR for Zurich Global Ventures (ZGV). This role requires a commercial, pragmatic and solutions-oriented mindset. You need to demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, an ability to make complex things simple and agility in your ways of working.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Support HR Business Partners and Business Leaders with the delivery of enterprise-wide projects, strategic initiatives and core people processes. (e.g. talent programs, restructuring, change programs)
• Advise People Managers on all aspects of people management along the employee lifecycle (e.g. onboarding, performance management, people development etc.)  
• Partner with Managers to drive performance and reward management, culture/DEIB/ wellbeing solutions
• Execution of change management and strategic projects and initiatives
• Support activities relating to hiring/ onboarding of senior executives
• Advise and ensure specific employee cases are handled and compliance met
• Develop business cases and materials to facilitate management decisions at the N-1 level.
• Synthesize information, create and leverage data-driven insights to aid in business decision-making
• Manage people projects and core people process delivery, ensuring clarity on tasks and coordinating activity with other interconnected topics
• Implement and track KPIs for key initiatives on behalf of HR Business Partner

What you bring

• +/- 10 years of professional experience within HR (HR Partnering, Consulting, Project Management) in a global, multicultural, fast-changing environment
• Strong business partnering, influencing and collaboration skills
• Strong focus on execution and delivery, understanding how to prioritize and deliver on multiple tasks
• Strategic and agile mindset combined with sound operational skills, and an ability to support change, displaying both persistence and resilience
• Thrive on problem solving and navigating complex environments
• Agile stakeholder management skills able to engage, motivate and energize
• Team player, outcome- and solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong self-motivation with keenness to engage with colleagues across regions and functions
• Highly organized, structured approach to working
• Data fluent with analytical capability
• Strong business curiosity to understand different business needs & priorities
• Fluent English, both oral and written

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application. 

At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. 

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! 
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

• Location(s):  CH - Zürich 
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Mélina Carnal