HR Development Partner

Company Description

Milestone One (MO1) is a Site Enabling Organization headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. We partner with clinical research sites to strengthen their operational capabilities and enable more efficient study delivery. Our mission is to empower community research sites and build sustainable models of clinical excellence worldwide.

Job Description

The Global HR Development Partner will collaborate closely with the Global HR Manager to design and implement key HR initiatives across all regions. This role focuses on employee assessment, leadership capability building, training program design, and providing regional HR expertise to ensure compliance and consistency across countries.

You will play a vital role in shaping the company’s approach to people growth, engagement, and performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Global HR Manager in executing global HR projects, including performance evaluation systems, competency frameworks, and development programs.
• Design and coordinate training and upskilling initiatives for managers and employees to strengthen leadership, communication, and operational capabilities.
• Advise managers in your region on HR policies, employment law compliance, and people-related best practices.
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of global learning frameworks, ensuring consistency while adapting to local contexts.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition and HR Specialist teams to ensure a coherent employee lifecycle experience.
• Participate in HR data collection and reporting, supporting continuous improvement of HR processes.
• Promote MO1’s values of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning across all teams

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience & Competencies:

• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in an international or multi-country setting.
• Proven expertise in learning and development, performance management, or employee engagement.
• Strong understanding of HR operations and legal frameworks in at least one key region (Americas, Europe, or Asia).
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage global stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with strategic thinking and executional drive.
• Skilled in MS Office Suite, HR systems, LMS, and virtual collaboration tools.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to influence global HR strategy and drive employee growth initiatives in a rapidly expanding organization.
• Close collaboration with the Global HR Manager and cross-functional leaders.
• A supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment.
• Flexible employment options – possibility to work under a regular employment contract or a contractor agreement, depending on the candidate’s location and preference.