Human Resources Business Partner

Summary of the Role Our People team is growing, and we're looking for an HR Business Partner to serve as a key link between HR, the business, and cross‑functional teams. In this role, you will lead critical people and performance initiatives that reflect and reinforce our strong company culture and values. As a trusted advisor, you will support regional business units by designing and implementing commercially focused HR solutions. You will collaborate closely with fellow HRBPs and Centres of Excellence to deliver strategic projects, while continuing to provide comprehensive generalist HR support to the business. Key Responsibilities Partnering with business leaders to develop and embed the people strategy and strengthen our culture, aligned to business needs and goals. Developing strong, credible relationships with managers and senior stakeholders. Partner with our specialist teams including Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Reward, and HR Operations to deliver people strategy and support to the business. Ongoing employee relations management including performance management, employee cases, and policy development. Talent management including succession planning, internal moves and global mobility. Partner with Talent Acquisition in interviewing, onboarding, and assessment. Support business leaders’ org design for new and existing roles and teams. Drive data and reporting to support leaders in making informed business decisions. Lead and support projects including year‑end processes, engagement survey, change initiatives, and local business‑driven initiatives. Essential Qualifications Strong knowledge of local employment legislation – Switzerland and Austria, and experience managing employee relations, including unions or works councils. Proven HR business partnering experience with the ability to balance strategic insight and day‑to‑day HR operations. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence, persuade, and build strong partnerships. Demonstrated ability to lead through change, manage ambiguity, and handle multiple priorities under pressure. Innovative mindset with a willingness to challenge norms and drive continuous improvement. Experience working in a matrixed environment and collaborating across teams, while also operating independently. Solid understanding of all HR functions with deep expertise in at least one area (e.g., talent, performance, or org development). Nice to Have HR qualifications. Background in organizational design or change management methodologies. HRIS expertise, with experience using tools like Workday. Previous experience in fast‑paced or high‑growth industries. Candidate Location Candidate must be in Switzerland, Germany or Austria. Working Arrangement Hybrid 2x in the office. About YouGov YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks. We speak daily to our panel of over 24 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviours around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world. Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethical employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. Data Privacy To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YouGov by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr