People Partner (Part-Time) at Man Group

Pfäffikon, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Coaching, Organisational Design, Performance Management, Data Interpretation, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Payroll Management, Conflict Resolution, Learning and Development, Stakeholder Management, Compensation, Wellbeing Support, HR Policies

Industry

Investment Management

Description

Job Application for People Partner (Part-Time) at Man GroupPfaffikon About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com * As at 30 September 2025 The People Partner will serve as the main point of contact for senior management and employees in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Acting as a strategic and operational advisor, coach, and service provider, the role delivers the People strategy across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, retention, performance and talent management, compensation, organisational design, employee relations, learning and development, engagement, succession planning, and terminations. The role also provides expert guidance on employee relations matters, partnering with key stakeholders to address workplace conflicts, grievances, disciplinaries, and restructuring activities. This is a part-time (50-70%) position for a 9-month fixed term contract. Responsibilities: Strategically partner with our most senior stakeholders and consult with them on people strategy and practices that help them to achieve their strategic objectives. Drive business decisions and understand the business needs as well as the legal and regulatory framework in which they operate Develop an intimate understanding of the key strategic business goals, challenges and opportunities and the different commercial and people levers that influence them. Work across HR and the business to influence and input into key decisions through clear communication and relationship building; you’ll proactively share business knowledge and insight with HR colleagues and actively support in shaping and embedding BAU HR activity across business areas - assembling virtual teams as required to support delivery of people initiatives in assigned client areas. Support and coach line managers and equip them with the tools to effectively manage their teams Executing talent and performance solutions, examples include: management team effectiveness initiatives, psychometrics, organisational design, employee engagement initiatives, management skills development, executive assessments and feedback processes, career management support Identify and solve problems through the interpretation of data and be able to build compelling and credible narratives using various data points in shaping the people agenda. Act as the gatekeeper of all change activity, leading initial discussions with business stakeholders to shape change proposals and associated activity. You will provoke thought, challenge and influence stakeholders to ensure all options have been considered. Design and deliver organisation designs which enable diversity, future skills, and capability to be built and talent developed. Helping the business develop an effective reward philosophy where performance is mapped to compensation. People Partners operate at the intersection of strategy, organisation, and talent; a key element of the role is giving advice and coaching to critical stakeholders. You will identify the development needs of senior leaders in assigned client areas and will work with the relevant COEs to agree individual and team solutions and build development plans. Manage all aspects of monthly payroll for three employing entities (including pension fund and insurance matters) in collaboration with the payroll team in the UK and the external payroll provider. Manage and oversight of year-end payroll activities (including reconciliation of declarations to local authorities, salary certificates) in collaboration with the external payroll provider. Manage People Risks pro-actively with empathy, transparency, consistency, and effective feedback loops to reduce repeat experiences. Provide practical contribution in defining and implementing global HR policies, standards and guidelines respecting local legal requirements Support for People initiatives and projects Promote the importance of staff wellbeing and provide support to Line Managers and employees around welfare including mental health Champion the development of a diverse and consciously inclusive culture Technical Competencies Fluent in German and English, both written and German Some payroll experience required At least 2 years in a HR People Partnering role Comfortable with ER and Redundancies Experience in Financial Services preferred Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact .

Responsibilities

The People Partner will act as a strategic and operational advisor, delivering the People strategy across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Responsibilities include partnering with senior stakeholders, managing employee relations, and supporting talent management initiatives.