HR Business Partner Operations – Nestlé Waters (Suisse) SA

Location: Henniez, Switzerland
Work model: Office-based with hybrid flexibility / 80%-100%
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

As a HR Business Partner Operations at Nestlé Waters, your mission is to co-pilot the people agenda for operations, manufacturing and supply chain while shaping a strong apprenticeship experience. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with people managers, employee representatives, apprentices, trainers and cross-functional teams. This is your opportunity to unlock the future of beverages and craft experiences that elevate everyday living.

How you’ll make an impact as a HR Business Partner Operations

• Driving people strategies and workforce planning that enable strong operational performance across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Shaping effective organization design and supporting smooth transitions that help teams adapt, grow and deliver.
• Building inclusive talent and performance practices that strengthen engagement, development and team effectiveness.
• Partnering with employee representatives to foster constructive relationships, trust and a fair working environment.
• Developing apprenticeship and trainee pathways that prepare future talent and support high-quality learning experiences.
• Leading people projects and compliance activities that support safe, efficient and sustainable operations.

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong knowledge of people processes, with a focus on workforce planning, talent development, organization design and compensation.
• Applying sound understanding of Swiss labour law and employment practices to guide confident, compliant decisions.
• Using collaboration, learning agility, courage and speed to coach managers and support teams through change.
• Collaborating with empathy, resilience and adaptability to build trusted relationships across different stakeholder styles.
• Communicating fluently in French, German and English.

At Nestlé Waters, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and service

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.