A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines.

We operate currently over 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open-access journals supported by over 35,500 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available. Besides our main publishing business, we develop and maintain digital platforms and software ranging from scientific exchange platforms to article databases and search engines, all focused on empowering scholars and giving them the best possible product and service. As of the end of 2022, we count more than 6700 colleagues in 17 offices across 11 countries.

To strengthen our Human Resources department, the Regional HR Business Partner will support HR Operations for our European offices. We are seeking for an experienced HR professional who will be able to streamline processes across Europe and collaborate with top management to help shape the structure and strategy of the department. We are eager to find a Human Resources professional who connects easily with people and has a detail-oriented mindset for handling the dynamic nature of today’s workforce. The role is a full-time and permanent position based in our city center office in Basel, Switzerland.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support, provide guidance and coordinate HR Operations in Europe on all aspects of HR, with the opportunity to develop and refine procedures and create efficiencies;
• Streamline processes and policies across Europe in line with projects implementation and ongoing monitoring to promote lean management and employee satisfaction in compliance with all relevant legislation in Europe;
• Oversee all employee relations issues to ensure the employee value proposition is maintained and risks to the business are minimised. Ensure GDPR compliance across legal entities;
• Collaborate closely with HR Project Management team, Compensation & Benefits Manager, Legal Advisor and HR Committee;
• Collaborate with Management to shape the departments structure and strategy related to staffing needs;
• Assist Management with any other HR related issues, especially compensation and communication alignment.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of HRBP experience in a fast-growing team in international environments
• Strong knowledge on Compensation & Benefits
• Able to build trust-based relationships with employees, including Management and the Local HR Team Leads in Europe
• Proactive approach and bring initiative
• Good mentoring and strong communication skills
• Good mediation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficient in English

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving:

• A motivational letter that briefly describes your motivations for joining MDPI
• A resume including personal information, past education, work experience
• If available: reference letters, certificate.