TAG Heuer Human Resources Coordinator

Location
Employment Full-Time
Seniority Mid-Level
Department Human Resources, People & Culture
Industry Fine Watches & Horology
Posted Apr 12, 2026
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TAG Heuer seeks an HR Coordinator in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland — permanent full-time HR Coordinator overseeing employee lifecycle, payroll and time management.

Overview

TAG Heuer is a Swiss watchmaking maison within the LVMH group, recognised for its technical innovation and sporting heritage. The brand combines precision manufacturing with a global retail and industrial footprint, offering employees cross-border mobility and development opportunities within the wider LVMH network.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Administer the full employee lifecycle: prepare and manage employment contracts, amendments, onboarding and offboarding documentation, employment certificates and personnel files (physical and electronic).
  • Maintain compliance with Swiss labour law and internal HR policies; ensure personnel documentation meets legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Act as primary contact for employee administrative enquiries and provide service-oriented HR support to site teams.
  • Manage time and attendance processes: track absences (sickness, accident, leave, maternity), correct clocking anomalies and produce monthly hours worked reports.
  • Prepare and transmit payroll variables (overtime, absences, bonuses) to payroll; coordinate social declarations (AVS, LPP), work permits and statutory filings.
  • Administer temporary workforce and agency contracts: manage administrative onboarding, contract follow-up and validation of agency invoicing and service compliance.
  • Compile and deliver monthly internal HR reporting and contribute to continuous improvement of administrative processes.

Qualifications

  • Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, business administration or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years' proven experience in HR administration, ideally within Switzerland; industrial site experience is an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of Swiss labour law and social insurance systems (AVS, LPP) and practical experience with statutory declarations.
  • Practical experience preparing payroll variables and managing payroll-related documentation.
  • Professional fluency in French; additional languages considered an asset.
  • High level of discretion, confidentiality and professional integrity.

Skills

Knowledge of Swiss labour law and social insurance Payroll administration (preparation of payroll variables and social declarations) Time & attendance management and reporting Employee lifecycle administration (contracts, onboarding, offboarding) SAP ADP Temporary workforce / agency contract administration Strict confidentiality and attention to detail Strong organisation and ability to prioritise

Experience

Minimum 3 years in HR administration or comparable HR operational roles; experience in Switzerland and within an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Administration, Business or equivalent professional qualification.

Workplace

This position is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of Bern.

Benefits

Flexible working hours, hybrid/telework options and part-time possibilities; sabbatical leave up to 6 months with retention of pension coverage; attractive monthly contribution to health insurance and access to provident plans; tailored onboarding and development programmes; internal and international mobility within LVMH; exclusive employee discounts on TAG Heuer and LVMH products.

Culture

TAG Heuer blends Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship with a culture of innovation and sporting spirit, emphasising performance, design and technical excellence. The maison promotes an inclusive workplace — certified by EDGE — with clear development pathways and international mobility within the LVMH group.

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