- Location
- Lucerne Canton of Lucerne Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Bucherer seeks an HR Business Partner in Lucerne, Switzerland, on an 80–100% workload. The role advises IT and Finance leaders, supports workforce planning and talent processes, and partners across HR, Legal and Compliance while advancing HR projects and analytics.
Role & Responsibilities
- Advise leaders in IT and Finance on HR matters and provide professional, solution-oriented HR support.
- Partner with leaders on workforce and FTE planning, change and transformation processes, and talent and succession planning.
- Recruit specialist and leadership talent in close collaboration with line management, reinforcing the company’s values, leadership principles and culture.
- Manage the full performance and succession cycle, from development and performance conversations to succession planning and talent pipeline development.
- Act as the liaison between the business, HR, Legal and Compliance on complex employee cases, employment law matters and conflict situations, with a consistent and risk-aware approach.
- Develop sustainable solutions for health and absence management that strengthen engagement and wellbeing.
- Maintain and enhance HRIS, reporting and Excel tools, and prepare HR data as clear decision-making resources for leaders and senior stakeholders.
- Lead or support cross-functional HR projects to continuously develop processes and structures.
Qualifications
- Several years of professional experience as an HR Business Partner in a dynamic environment.
- Completed degree in Business Administration, HR Management or Psychology, or comparable education at a university or university of applied sciences.
- Experience in leadership, team and organisational development, and advanced knowledge of People Analytics.
- Experience advising and supporting leaders at different hierarchical levels.
- Sound knowledge of Swiss employment law.
- Integrity, pragmatism, strong communication skills, connected thinking, and a pronounced service and client orientation.
- Analytical and structured approach, strong solution orientation, personal accountability and flexibility.
- Very good written and spoken German and English.
Skills
Experience
Several years of professional experience as an HR Business Partner in a dynamic environment.
Education
Degree in Business Administration, HR Management or Psychology, or comparable education at a university or university of applied sciences.
Workplace
The role is situated in Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland.
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Benefits
40-hour standard working week; at least 27 days of annual leave; flexible working arrangements and home office; attractive purchase conditions on watches and jewellery; advanced benefits for the birth of a child; attractive pension fund and social insurance benefits.
About Cerulean
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