Human Resources Business Partner

Job Purpose:

The HR BP is responsible for aligning the HR activities with the business in the region by providing a comprehensive, professional and efficient service, offering strategic and operational support, advice and information to managers and employees, as well as with other members of the HR team, in the areas of individual employee relations, budgeting for staff costs and other employment-related costs, reporting, resource planning, staff recruitment, analysis and oversight of HR policies and procedures. The HR BP supports an overall approach to the development, management, and implementation of HR activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of generalist and operational HR support, acting as an internal HR consultant by providing advice and objective feedback to individuals and managers.
• Understand the HR needs of the business and partner with line managers to identify their HR service requirements and support business change efforts, initiating and facilitating change and business improvement activity in line with strategy.
• Act as the first point of contact for line managers and individuals with regard to issues related to employment legislation and dispute resolution, in order to assist them in handling/resolving the matter or referring them to the appropriate source of help.
• Support the Learning & Development activities in the design and delivery of local talent management and succession planning, and sourcing specific performance data on individuals. Facilitate the implementation of organizational effectiveness and communications, in line with strategy.
• Contribute to and lead HR projects and contribute to business projects.
• Facilitate the understanding and implementation of key HR processes (resourcing, performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution, succession planning, policy and practice, employment legislation) supported by the HR team where relevant.
• Implement and maintain the highest professional standards for all HR activities in accordance with local legislations and good practice.
• Managing labour relations, organise professional elections, leading the various annual meetings with staff representative bodies as CSE etc. Maintain high-quality social dialogue.

Profile and Experience:

• Up to date knowledge of France employment laws and best practice HR policy and practice.
• At least 7 years' experience in a similar role within an international company, and fast-paced industry sector.
• Master’s degree.
• First class Excel skills.
• Experience in multicultural environments.
• Fluency in English – both written and oral communication skills.

Key Competencies:

• Supports the effective implementation of policies and processes, balancing the need for engagement with the need for speed. Is able to modify approach, multitask, exercise sound judgement and prioritise conflicting demands for a range of customers. Is eager to promote continuous improvement through change.
• Provides an excellent customer experience, proactively holding regular reviews with strategic customers.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Team player, curious, problem solver, accurate.
• Resilient.
• Fluent in English, as well as local language.