Permanent contract / Glion, Switzerland
Glion Institute of Higher Education, a Sommet Education Group brand, is a private Swiss institution shaping the future of hospitality and luxury management education across 3 campuses in Glion and Bulle (Switzerland) and London (UK).
3rd in Hospitality and Leisure Management, 3rd in employer reputation in the 2026 QS World University Ranking.
Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.
Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness and Sense of Service are the values driving our actions. We offer an innovative, collaborative and thriving environment.
Responsibilities: Manage the full employee lifecycle administration from onboarding to offboarding, including contracts, amendments, probation follow-up, employee documentation, work certificates and exit processesMaintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance of all employee data, files and HR systemsAct as the main HR contact for apprentices and trainees, coordinating their administrative journey with schools and apprenticeship authoritiesProvide first-line HR support and guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, employee relations and welfare mattersSupport employee relations activities, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, warning meetings and termination processesAdvise employees on payroll, social security, insurance, tax and immigration-related mattersManage recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks and end-to-end recruitment for assigned positionsEnsure an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience and promote recruitment best practices across the organizationCoordinate employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives and internal HR communications to foster a positive workplace cultureOrganize employee events and wellbeing activities, including communication, logistics, follow-up and feedback collectionSupport time and absence management processes, including leave administration, return-to-work follow-up and employee guidanceContribute to HR projects, process improvements, HR correspondence, team support activities and provide operational support to the Director of HRProfile and experiences: HR Diploma “Certificat d’assistant/e en gestion du personnel” (mandatory), additional degree or certification in HR is an assetCFFE diploma (for apprentices’ management) would be a plusMinimum 3–5 years of proven HR experience in administration, recruitment, and payroll coordination, ideally in an international or multi-site environmentExperience providing employee support/counselling in complex, fast-evolving environmentsFluent French & English (spoken and written)Solid knowledge of Swiss employment law, social security, tax and payroll; knowledge of UK legislation is a plusExceptional administrative precision with proven ability to handle high-volume, detailed tasks without errorsStrong organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills, with the ability to independently structure workload and meet deadlinesReally good command of MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn HR systems quicklyExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional, supportive and service-minded approachDemonstrated ability to follow up, close actions, and ensure tasks are completed fully and on timeStrong understanding of counselling principles, confidentiality, and conflict resolutionHigh level of autonomy, accountability and reliability able to work with minimal supervision and anticipate next stepsProactive mindset, able to propose improvements and take initiativeTeam player with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across tasks and projectsOther information: Type of contract: undefined period of time contractActivity rate: 100%Location: weekly presence divided between Glion & Bulle campuses with home office possibilitiesStart date: 09.11.2026
Sommet Education is a unique education group specialised in hospitality management and the culinary arts, committed to delivering an exceptional student experience and developing the talents of the experience industry. With more than 1200 employees we are home to five leading brands: Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Ecole Ducasse, Invictus Education and Indian School of Hospitality.
