HR Business Partner

On a daily basis, you will

• Provide day-to-day support to leaders, which will include answering questions about policy application in specific employee cases, driving talent and people development plans, and ensuring that day-to-day performance management guidance is provided to leaders. 
• Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals and challenges, providing strategic HR guidance and insights. 
• Change management: help employees adapt to new ways of working and manage the organization's change process 
• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units. 
• Consult with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate. 
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manage and resolve global complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. 
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of global  legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. 
• Partner with the legal department as needed/required, under the guidance of the CHRO. 
• Provide day-to-day management guidance to line managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions). 
• Work closely with managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. 
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructure, workforce planning, and succession planning. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

The skills you will demonstrate

• Act as a culture ambassador by embodying and promoting a positive attitude and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Positivity is key in interactions and engagements with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. 
• You will have experience working closely with leaders in a startup or scale-up environments (additional experience in a larger organization would be a bonus) 
• You promote a culture of innovation by fostering a culture of creativity, understanding people’ needs, and using AI tools to streamline processes and gain new insights
• You have solid knowledge of employee relations processes and relevant employment legislation (additional experience or knowledge of other countries would be advantageous) 
• Experience managing and closing complex employee relations cases independently 
• You are highly curious and collaborative, proactively seek out a range of opinions and perspectives, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across teams and departments 
• You have personal gravitas, you articulate your thought processes with conviction, back up your ideas with data & evidence, and don’t shy away from debating the best course of action for the business 
• You are able to deal with ambiguity, tight timelines, and multiple competing priorities in a “start-up” type of environment 
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely. 
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• You must consistently be in the office during designated working hours to facilitate collaboration and ensure efficient communication with team members. 
• Limited travel required; attendance at business-required events may be necessary, but travel is generally minimal and infrequent.

Benefits of Working with Sonar:

• We encourage usage of our robust time-off allocations with 27 PTO days for our employees based out of the Geneva region, plus additional days based on seniority and circumstances.
• We contribute 60% of the total cost for your pension; 13.5% to 15.5% of your base salary for savings; 2% for risk.
• Generous discretionary Company Growth Bonus, paid annually.  
• Commuting:Sustainable mobility options, including carpooling and the refund of 60% of the annual transportation subscription.
• Global workforce with employees in 20+ countries representing 35+ unique nationalities.
• We have an annual kick-off somewhere in the world where we meet to build relationships and goals for the company.