Human Resources Business Partner

IPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. Having global presence, we support local markets with cutting edge cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity.

Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency.

At IPC, we are committed to attracting, nurturing and promoting diverse talent across our workforce and fostering a sense of belonging within our employee family. We don't just accept differences - it's one of our core values. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Come be part of the new team that delivers ground-breaking products for our clients.

**TITLE: Human Resources Business Partner**

**DEPARTMENT: Human Resources**:
**REPORTING TO: VP, HR, EMEA and Americas**:
**OFFICE LOCATION: Paris, France**:
**ROLE TYPE: FTC, 6 Month Contract (Maternity Leave), Hybrid**:
**Overview of the Team**:
IPC's global People function are a progressive and dynamic group of professionals who are rapidly transforming and enhancing the impact of the People function at IPC.

Reporting into IPC's VP, Human Resources, you will partner closely with the European HR team who are located across London, Paris and Madrid. There will also be an opportunity to interact and work with the wider-HR team who are located across North America and Asia.

**Role Overview**:
As a HRBP at IPC, you will help to implement people strategies, partner with key stakeholders, develop strong working relationships with employees and managers, and drive people and engagement programs.
- **Business Partnering**: Partner with IPC's leadership and management teams to support, influence and guide on all matters related to the people's strategy and policy.
- **Employee Relations**: Lead on all France and Switzerland ER issues, providing timely advice and recommendations to key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Partner with internal TA team to support recruitment campaigns and ensure high quality talent is brought into the organization. Ensure successful integration of new talent through delivery of new hire orientations and supporting managers with development of effective onboarding plans and probation objectives.
- **Talent Management**: Provide coaching and support to key stakeholders with the goal of driving high performance, engagement, and efficiency, and enabling teams to meet business objectives.
- **Talent Development**: Support stakeholders to identify fit for purpose solutions to drive skills, training, and development of France and Switzerland employees/teams.
- **Transformation Initiatives**: Support the delivery of change and transformation initiatives that impact France and Switzerland employees.
- **People Programs**: Ensure that IPC people programs and initiatives are effectively implemented and managed within the France and Switzerland and wider-EMEA region. This includes Wellness, D&I, ESG and Reward and Recognition.
- **HRIS System**: Partnering with HR Coordinator to ensure that HRIS data is accurately updated and maintained.
- **Benefits**: Manage the France and Switzerland benefits program in collaboration with the HR & Payroll Specialist for France and the VP of HR, EMEA and Americas. Manage relationships with vendors, including contract renewals and negotiations. Ensure changes and updates are regularly communicated with France and Switzerland employees.
- **Absence Management**: Provide proactive support to managers and employees regarding absences and return to work transitions, including long-term sick leave and parental leaves.
- **Annual Performance and Compensation Process**:Support the effectiveness of annual people processes, including performance and compensation reviews, performance calibration, talent, and succession planning.
- **Project Work**: Support VP of HR and CPO with ad-hoc strategic projects and initiatives.
- **HR Trends**: Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of laws, HR trends and technologies to provide insights and suggestions to enhance the impact our people team can make.
- **Compliance and Regulatory Activity**: Stay updated on labour laws and regulations in France and proactively ensure the company's compliance with all legal requirements. Collaborate with the Workers Council (ESC) to ensure compliance with their requirements and regulations. Provide relevant updates to the ESC and ensure that we are compliant with any Inform and Consult requirements.

**Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in this Role**:

- At least 2 years of experience as a HRBP.
- Experience managing through employee relations situations.
- Proficient understanding of France & Swis