- 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 hiring a Junior HR Business Partner in La Chaux-de-Fonds for a temporary assignment of 5 to 9 months. The role provides HR support across the employee lifecycle, partners with managers, manages specialist and executive recruitment, tracks HR metrics and contributes to HR projects and process improvement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, mobility and departures.
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers, advising them on team and talent management.
- Advise on employment law and internal policy application, and support the management of complex or sensitive situations.
- Contribute to annual HR processes, including performance reviews, talent reviews, promotions, salary campaigns and succession plans.
- Identify training needs and track employee development initiatives.
- Manage recruitment for specialist and executive profiles in collaboration with operational managers.
- Develop, monitor and analyse HR metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, recruitment and training, and contribute to HR reporting.
- Participate in HR projects and the continuous improvement of internal processes.
- Support the HR team on payroll, personnel administration and internal communications.
- Help organise internal events, including celebrations, annual events and HR initiatives.
- Support managers and employees on HR matters, including recruitment, sickness-absence situations and HR metrics.
- Contribute to projects related to the company’s HR strategy.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in an international industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, process analysis and process optimisation.
- Business-related training or a university degree. Further HR qualifications, such as a federal diploma or university degree, are an advantage; a specialisation in change management or psychology is appreciated.
- Good command of IT tools, including MS Office and an HR ERP system or SAP, and solid knowledge of employment law.
- Excellent skills in strategic project management and change management.
- Fluent spoken and written French and English.
- Organised, structured and autonomous, with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to drive projects forward.
- Empathetic, proactive and trustworthy, with the ability to take a cross-functional view of business issues.
- Ability to promote the organisation’s objectives, values, culture and standards.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years in a similar role, ideally in an international industrial environment.
Education
Business-related training or a university degree; further HR training, such as a federal diploma or university degree, is an advantage. Specialisation in change management or psychology is appreciated.
Workplace
This position is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Remote work (depending on role requirements); a watch to wear or purchase; referral programme; development opportunities.
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.
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