Biel, Berne, Switzerland
Human Resources Manager holding the Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (HFP, NQF/EQF Level 7 – Professional Master level), with over 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience across international, industrial, and public-sector environments. As Head of HR EMEA at Power Integrations, I hold sole HR leadership responsibility for five countries (Switzerland, Germany, UK, Italy, Netherlands; approx. 127 employees) – with no superior HR function in the region. I am a member of the European leadership circle and act as direct sparring partner to the European Directors and the US Executive Team on all HR strategy, employment law, and organizational matters. Focus areas: → Strategic advisory at executive and board level → Cross-country harmonization of HR processes and governance structures → Management of complex employment law proceedings across four jurisdictions (CH, DE, UK, IT) → Data-driven decision support through HR analytics (Power BI) → Compensation & benefits, including RSU structures and compensation benchmarking My career has progressed from operational HR administration through several HR management roles to sole leadership of a multinational HR organization. I see HR as a business function, not a support function.
Operational and conceptual HR responsibility in an industrial production company with approx. 560 employees (Switzerland and EU). Close collaboration with executives, management, social partners, and authorities. End-to-end support and advisory for executives and employees on all HR and employment law matters. Independently managed the full employee life cycle, including terminations and case management for illness and accident cases. Responsible for registration, processing, and communication of short-time work (Kurzarbeit). Implemented and optimized HR systems (Talentia, Ostendis, SAP, SAP Fiori); produced HR reporting and decision-making bases.
Responsible for the full HR employee lifecycle (recruitment to exit) and complete HR administration within the international Groupe SEB matrix organization. Advised and supported executives and employees on all HR and employment law matters. Implemented HR system upgrades and process automation in collaboration with IT developers (incl. Ostendis). Point of contact for social security authorities; responsible for short-time work (Kurzarbeit) administration during the COVID-19 period. Delivered analytically strong HR reporting with high data quality as a decision-making basis for local management.
Public-sector university institution with approx. 1,200 employees; navigated regulatory requirements, complex stakeholder structures, and cantonal regulations. Independently developed global HR processes and projects; managed correspondence with authorities and compensation funds. Monthly payroll simulations, maternity and loss-of-earnings insurance cases, accident reporting, personnel files. Supervised commercial apprentices; organized onboarding events.