Chief Human Resources Officer

We're offering an exciting, newly created role as Chief Human Resources Officer in which you will drive global HR initiatives and develop modern, employee-centric HR structures.

The company Mikron

The Mikron Group develops, produces and markets very precise, productive and adaptable automation solutions, machining systems and cutting tools. Rooted in the Swiss culture of innovation, Mikron is a global partner to companies in the pharmaceutical, medtech, consumer goods, automotive, and general engineering industries with focus on precision and productivity. The Group has over 100 years of experience, state of-the-art technologies, and a global service. The two business segments Mikron Automation and Mikron Machining Solutions (Machining regrouping the Divisions Machining and Tool) are based in Switzerland (resp. Boudry NE and Agno TI). Additional production sites are located in the USA, Germany, Singapore, China, Lithuania, and Italy. Mikron Holding AG shares are traded on SIX Swiss Exchange (MIKN). The Mikron Group employs a total workforce of around 1,580 for a total net sales 2023 of 350+ m CHF.

The organization

The Mikron Executive Committee consists of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Mikron Group Management includes the newly-created position of Chief HR Officer as well as the Heads of the three Divisions Automation, Machining and Tool.

The Chief HR Officer reports directly to the CEO. The position holder directly leads an HR project & process manager in Switzerland and develops, aligns and implements global HR initiatives in close collaboration with the divisional and local Mikron HR leaders in a dotted-line relationship.

The role

The Chief HR Officer is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and implementing global people initiatives and processes that align with the company's values and business objectives. This position develops and executes global HR strategies, projects and frameworks and aligns the implementation across multiple regions via a dotted-line divisional HR organization. The Chief HR Officer is a direct report of the CEO and works closely with the Executive Committee and Group Management as an advisor and sparring partner.

For this exciting new position, we envisage an energetic person with a modern approach to HR topics who enjoys creating and implementing new HR processes and structures.

You thrive in a dynamic work environment and have no issues navigating a complex matrix environment and introducing new concepts in a dotted-line organization while being respectful of existing structures. Thanks to your high level of change management competencies and strong communication and stakeholder management skills, you are able to engage your stakeholders.

To create new global HR concepts, you can rely on your strong conceptual capabilities, but also hands-on style of collaboration. You can balance your affinity for data-based decisions with a focus on a positive employee experience and wellbeing. Your strong process orientation, flexible and independent style of working combined with a positive attitude and a good sense of humor are appreciated, too.

We offer you the following exciting opportunities to drive new global HR concepts and form Mikron’s employee experience:

Strategic HR leadership, process framework and digitalization:

• Develop and execute global HR strategies in alignment with the company's strategic goals.
• Directly lead the HR project & process manager, engage and align HR colleagues in dotted-line Mikron HR team.
• Provide professional HR leadership & guidance to the executive team and regional HR leaders.
• Design a global HR process landscape in form of Group process guidelines to ensure effective HR processes.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of the global HR digitalization strategy, taking local requirements in consideration.

Employee Relations and Engagement:

• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture aligned with Mikron values

HR data & reports:

• Develop and track key HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.

Compliance & risk management:

• Supports local HR to ensure global HR policies and practices comply with labor laws and regulations.

Your profile

Experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in an international HR leadership role based in Switzerland and with global responsibilities, preferably within a matrix organization of an industrial company (balancing the complexity of 3 distinctive business divisions and different cultures). Experience in implementing HR applications is required.
A deep understanding of HR processes and labor laws in Switzerland and other Mikron countries.

Education
Relevant education in HR Management (e.g. Bachelor’s degree or similar)

Languages
English and French fluent are required
German and/ or Italian fluency an asset
Other languages welcome

Special
Position represents Mikron in diverse associations and professional organizations
Candidate must be eligible to work in Switzerland

We offer you

• The opportunity to take on a variety of challenges and contribute to the continuous improvement of an international, market-orientated company and employee satisfaction.
• Multidisciplinary teams to encourage knowledge sharing, and development.
• An international, modern, agile, multicultural and dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork.
• A position with opportunities for professional development in a company that recognizes the training needs of its employees.
• Modern office and attractive benefits.

Working location

Working location: Boudry NE, Switzerland

Home office: up to 20% as per our regulations

Environment: Very modern office, office-based position with regular regional and extra-continental travels (Switzerland approx. 40% (mainly Ticino), international 10%)

Please note that we are hiring for this position ourselves and are not accepting applications from recruiting agencies. Thank you.