- Location
- La Chaux-de-Fonds Neuchâtel Switzerland
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About Breitling
Founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling, Breitling is a Swiss watchmaker renowned for its precision chronographs and enduring ties to aviation. Headquartered in Grenchen, the brand combines a distinctive technical heritage with a contemporary approach to luxury, design and responsible business. As an employer, Breitling offers a professional environment spanning watchmaking, engineering, product development, marketing and international retail. Its global presence connects specialist expertise with diverse markets, while its identity remains rooted in Swiss craftsmanship and innovation. For professionals drawn to both mechanical excellence and brand transformation, Breitling represents an opportunity to contribute to the continuing evolution of an established watchmaking house.
Breitling is seeking a Junior HR Business Partner for a temporary mission of 5–9 months in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The role supports managers and employees across HR matters, recruitment, employee sickness cases, HR KPIs and strategic projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development and offboarding.
- Advise managers on people-related topics and team management as a trusted HR partner.
- Handle employment law questions, internal policies, and sensitive or complex situations.
- Contribute to annual HR processes, including performance reviews, people reviews, promotions, salary cycles and succession planning.
- Support learning and development initiatives by identifying training needs and following up on development actions.
- Manage recruitment for professional and managerial roles in collaboration with hiring managers.
- Develop and monitor HR KPIs, including turnover, absenteeism, recruitment metrics and training indicators, and support HR reporting.
- Participate in HR projects and the continuous improvement of internal processes.
- Support HR colleagues with payroll, internal communication and HR administration.
- Contribute to organizing internal celebrations, annual events and HR initiatives.
- Support management and employees with recruitment and other HR-related topics.
- Manage employee cases related to sickness.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar position, ideally in an international industrial environment.
- Experience in project work and process analysis and optimization.
- Commercial education or a university degree.
- Further education in Human Resources Management, such as a federal diploma or university degree.
- Further education in change management or psychology is an advantage.
- Knowledge of labor law.
- Strategic project management and change management skills.
- Fluent French and English.
- A well-organized, structured, independent and communicative approach, with strong assertiveness and implementation capabilities.
- An empathetic and motivated approach, with initiative, integrity and a networked mindset.
- Ability to adhere to organizational goals, standards, culture and policies.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years in a similar position, ideally in an international industrial environment.
Education
Commercial education or a university degree; further education in Human Resources Management (federal diploma or university degree). Further education in change management or psychology is an advantage.
Workplace
The role is situated in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Home office (depending on position requirements); watch-to-wear/watch-to-buy program; referral program; development opportunities; culture of feedback.
Culture
Breitling’s workplace culture draws on its Swiss watchmaking heritage and close ties to aviation, placing precision, technical expertise and a pioneering spirit at the heart of its professional environment. The brand brings together craftsmanship and contemporary design, offering a distinctive setting for professionals who value both tradition and innovation in luxury watchmaking.
About Cerulean
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