Local HR Business Partner, France

The Local HR Business Partner for France is responsible for localizing and implementing impactful Human Resources strategies for the assigned local market to ensure day-to-day operational support and execution for HR policies and programs. In this pivotal role, you will act as the advisor to local leadership, the primary point of contact for employees, and a driving force in delivering high-touch HR processes.

At the country-level, you will work closely with the Local HR Business Partner Head to ensure effective delivery of the entire HR services across the business and actively collaborate with the Service Solutions & Payrolls teams in HR Operations and CoE Specialists to make a real impact.

Employee Lifecycle
- Handle day-to-day activities on HR-related employee queries on site level, such as employee safety and health management
- Manage local employee movements and transfers, ensuring that business requirements are met, e.g., regarding a smooth transition phase
- Lead line managers through core business processes such as talent reviews, performance management, and annual compensation cycle
- Review employee compensation packages and calibrate individual salary increases deriving from annual review with managers, and respond to employee queries within the C&B CoE framework
- Manage salary increase and bonus rounds for the assigned population, ensuring that annual processes are fair, equitable, and aligned to the company's strategy and organizational goals
- Participate in the recruitment process for non-standard, local positions by providing complete requisition details and contributing to the hiring decision-making process as appropriate
- Manage sickness absence cases, including Occupational Health referrals, implementing recommendations, and providing ongoing support
- Manage disciplinary and grievance case work when necessary: conduct investigations and formal hearings and ensure compliance with relevant Employee Relations processes
- Manage exits and carry out exit interviews to understand the reasoning, feeding back to leadership to give impressions of any potential issues relating to retention
- Feedback gaps on the performance of HR to the Local HR Business Partner Lead/Head and make suggestions for improvements of employee experience or Human Resources offerings
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve the employee experience and to optimize HR support and processes to improve quality of services, increase efficiency, reduce cost, and maintain the infrastructure necessary to support the growth of the business

Employee Relations & Engagement
- Conduct employee education and training sessions on policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Consult with and advise business managers on disciplinary process and risk assessment on employee relations and performance related issues
- Implement employee relations strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives
- Deploy policies, procedures, and programs that foster positive employee relations and maintain a harmonious work environment

Legal Framework & Compliance
- Conduct internal investigations into complaints, allegations, or policy violations
- Provide expert consultation on employment matters related to local and country guidance, serving as the key process and legal framework resource to ensure local compliance with internal policy and external requirements
- Stay informed about employment laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance
- Act as a liaison for works councils, employee representatives, and unions, as applicable

**About you**
- University degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of professional experience as HR Generalist, ideally in a multinational company; experience in partnering with line managers on the implementation of local talent strategy is preferred
- Working knowledge in change management, workforce planning and management
- Credible HR professional with an ability to understand the business and build effective business relationships
- Good understanding of core HR policies including a sound understanding of employee relations and employment law
- Metric and data driven with strong analytical and problems solving experience
- Accountability and ownership of work and ability to deliver results working to tight deadlines and challenges
- Strong time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work demands with an attention to detail
- Proven flexibility, agility, and resilience to thrive on change and competing priorities and timelines
- Passion for strong collaboration with other HR functions, such as Centers of Excellence, Local HRBP peers, and cross-functional partners
- Self-motivated individual with the desire to succeed and motivate others
- Strong internal and external customer service focus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to manage across functions at va