Lead HR Business Partner

OverviewLead HR Business Partner – France (EMEA) is a senior advisory and country lead role for France within UKG’s HR team. The successful candidate will serve as the local country lead and senior advisor/business partner for leaders and managers across various business functions, delivering a broad range of HR services including organization optimization, leadership coaching and development, talent management, change management, policy development, workforce planning and employee relations, including acting as the company representative for the Works Council (CSE).This role requires developing strong relationships with corporate HR centers of excellence, leading cultural change, challenging the status quo, and developing creative solutions to local and globally driven business challenges.ResponsibilitiesRepresent the EMEA HR function in providing full-service HR business partner/consulting support to select client groupsPartner, advise, enable and influence management teams, through VP-level, on all aspects of people management and leadership; cultivate strong relationships with client leadership and employeesManage employee relations cases in compliance with French law, including performance, disciplinary issues, and sickness absence, while coaching managers to handle matters effectively and fairlyCoordinate preparation for and represent the company before the CSE, including drafting and distributing the Ordre du Jour and supporting documentation, coordinating with internal stakeholders, drafting and presenting HR-related materials, ensuring compliance with French legal obligations, and fostering constructive relationships with employee representativesGain deep knowledge of corporate business practices, policies, and organization structure to understand business and industry dynamicsDrive Talent Management programs throughout the client group for optimal adoption and impactEstablish, monitor and report on KPIs to ensure effectiveness of HR programsIdentify talent gaps and development needs of the client group, its managers, key individuals, and people in key positionsContinue to build exceptional HR business partnering capabilities that contribute to company performance and make UKG a place where great people workRequired QualificationsUndergraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field and/or equivalent experienceMinimum of 5-10+ years of experience in an HRBP and/or leadership role in country, with broad experience in organizational design, management coaching, team building, compensation, employee relations, works council (CSE), change management and HR program implementationCollaborative and customer-focused with ability to develop strong relationships at all levelsDemonstrated ability to align HR programs to business goals in a high growth environmentProven capabilities in guiding organizations through periods of changeExperience interpreting people analyticsSoftware or high-tech industry experience preferredProfil et Formation – FranceDiplôme en Ressources Humaines, Développement Organisationnel ou domaine connexe, ou expérience équivalenteExpérience de 5 à 10 ans minimum dans un rôle de HRBP ou de direction RH, avec expertise en design organisationnel, coaching managérial, relations sociales, gestion du changement et animation du CSEEsprit de collaboration et orientation client; capacité à créer des relations solides à tous les niveauxCapacité à aligner les programmes RH avec les objectifs business dans un environnement à forte croissanceExpérience de l’accompagnement du changement et maîtrise de l’analyse des données RHUne expérience dans le secteur technologique ou logiciel est un plusCompany OverviewUKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world’s largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent is unmatched. UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status.Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process: For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.Seniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionHuman ResourcesIndustries: Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and IT Services and IT ConsultingThis position is based in France and may involve collaboration with teams across the EMEA region. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UKG. #J-18808-Ljbffr