At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
About the role:
The Senior HR Advisor provides expert guidance and support to employees and managers on a wide range of human resources matters and handles employee lifecycle processes. The role is a part of the GBS HR Services team and the incumbent will be the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to Talent Attraction, Learning & Development, Talent & Performance Management, HR policies, Time & Attendance, and Workforce administration.
Key responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships across the client group and cross-functional HR Partners.
- Act as point of contact for issues and questions within the duties and responsibilities of the HR Services Team.
- Provide HR support and guidance to employees and managers within the organization.
- Answer general questions from employees and assist with various HR processes, such as enrollments of new employees, life events, changes, and other HR-related transactions.
- Collaborate with HR specialists and other departments to ensure effective HR service delivery. This may involve working closely with HR business partners, talent acquisition teams, payroll, and other HR functions.
- Participate in projects and assignments as directed by the organization. This can include initiatives related to compensation and benefits program enhancements, process improvements, or other HR-related projects.
- Navigate HRIS platforms effectively and utilize data for analysis and decision-making.
About you:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3+ years of HR experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.Fluent in English, both written and oral.
- Knowledge of other European languages will be considered as a plus.
- Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
- Detail-oriented and efficient person, able to flex priorities to current needs and deliver a consistent level of quality.
- Solid understanding of HR practices, policies, and employment laws. This includes staying updated on relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and provide accurate guidance to employees and managers.
- Knowledge of HR practices and employment laws.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, tech-savvy.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Must be able to handle sensitive HR information confidentially and professionally.
We offer:
- Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
- Annual bonus based on your work results.
- Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
- Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
- Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
- PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
- Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
- Group life insurance.
- Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
- As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
- Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
- Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
- And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
- Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
- You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
- Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
- Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
- We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
- Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.
Benefits
Benefits
- Sharing the costs of sports activities
- Private medical care
- Foreign language classes
- Professional training & courses
- Life insurance
- Remote work opportunities
- Fruits
- Integration events
- Retirement pension plan
- Corporate library
- Leisure zone
- Extra social benefits
- Pre-paid cards
- Christmas gifts
- Employee referral program
- Psychological helpline
- Cafeteria Program
- Free consultation with a lawyer