HR Partner  

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF’s social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don’t meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

Context & mission

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

As the HR Partner for HQ teams in Switzerland, you help shape and improve people practices, ways of working, and working conditions that support organisational effectiveness and a positive employee experience. You work with managers and staff members across the employee lifecycle, navigating people-related challenges and opportunities.

Guided by our HR valuesRespect, Integrity & Accountability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Proactivity & Agile Responsiveness you draw on HR expertise, people data, and organisational insight to inform decisions, advance transversal HR initiatives, and contribute to coherent, context-appropriate HR frameworks. You also help maintain coherence between HQ and programme HR approaches and provide ad-hoc support to other HQ Hubs.

Ultimately, you contribute to a values-driven HR function that recognises that responsible, people-centred practices enable our staff to work effectively, and that MSF’s success is rooted in its people.

The scope and functioning of this role may evolve in line with the HR transformation programme and organisational changes within HQ HR. Any adjustments will reflect changes in structure, processes, and ways of working, while maintaining the role’s overall level and purpose.

Tasks & Responsibilities

HR Partnering & Service Delivery

· Act as HR interface for HQ teams across the employee lifecycle, coordinating with HR specialist teams (C&B, Recruitment, L&D, HR Administration) to design, adapt, or deliver integrated HR solutions

· Collaborate with managers and relevant stakeholders to diagnose people needs and translate them into practical actions that support performance and sustainable ways of working

· Participate in recruitment and onboarding processes

· Embed organisational imperatives such as safeguarding, DEI, and duty of care into HQ HR systems, processes, and daily practice, reinforcing both behaviours and outcomes

Employee Relations & People Risk Management

· Coordinate and support employee relations case management, ensuring due process, compliance, documentation, and appropriate escalation and consultation

· Facilitate constructive resolution of workplace conflicts and support mediation efforts where appropriate

· Support engagement with staff representative bodies where applicable

People Data, Insights & Improvement Initiatives

· Analyse HR data and casework insights to identify risks, trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement

· Translate insights into recommendations, preventive measures, and HR actions, and contribute to and/or lead HR initiatives that address needs and strengthen existing practices

· Support evidence-based decision-making across HR and management teams

HR Policy

· Provide guidance on HR policy interpretation and coherent application

· Contribute to the review, adaptation, and evolution of HR policies

Learning, Capability Development & People Management Support

· Coordinate the identification of learning and capability development needs in collaboration with managers and specialist teams

· Coordinate and support delivery of learning and development processes and initiatives

· Advise managers on people management, performance management, and team dynamics

· Co-design and drive targeted capability-building interventions, in collaboration with specialist teams

Organisational Change Support

· Support organisational change processes, including restructuring and organisational design activities, assessing people impacts and advising on transition approaches

· Advise and support managers on change implementation, communication, and risk mitigation

Other Responsibilities

· Support other HQ Hubs as needed

· Undertake additional duties as requested by the Deputy Director of HQ HR