Employee Relations Specialist

Short Description

Function: People and Culture

Reports to: HR manager

Set up: Hybrid

This is an 18 months contract

Why we need this role

We are looking to cover an 18-month maternity leave with a specialist in employee relations and labor law to join our local HR team in France. This position is critical to ensuring compliance with complex labor regulations and maintaining strong relationships with employee representatives in a highly regulated environment.

The role will act as a trusted advisor to management, providing guidance on the legal implications of HR policies and decisions. It will also monitor legislative changes and ensure internal policies remain aligned with evolving requirements. A key responsibility is serving as the primary liaison with works councils, unions, and employee representatives, as well as leading negotiations on collective agreements and workforce-related matters.

What you will do

Typical tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Ensure adherence to local and international labor laws and regulations.
• Advise management on legal implications of HR policies and decisions.
• Monitor legislative changes and update internal policies accordingly.
• Act as the primary liaison with works councils, unions, and employee representatives.
• Prepare and lead negotiations on collective agreements and workforce-related matters.
• Support planning and execution of redundancies in compliance with legal requirements (Ruptures conventionnelles / Licenciements pour fautes.)
• Coordinate with legal advisors and internal stakeholders to minimize risks and maintain employer reputation.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations issues and conflict resolution.
• Contribute to HR projects related to organizational change and transformation.

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree level qualification and/or experience
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and best practice
• A previous experience in social relations management is a plus
• Robust, resilient, approachable and diplomatic with the confidence to deal with challenging senior leaders
• A strong customer service mind set when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail
• Capacity to deal with a wide range of stakeholders with conflicting priorities.
• Able to demonstrate initiative, influence and problem solving skills
• Friendly and able to converse with people at any level
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills, particularly with respect to organisation, prioritisation, and time management.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Policies and Procedures

HR Best Practices

Relationship Management

Education

A bachelor's or master's degree in human resources or a relevant field

What we offer you

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you'll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don't tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

• Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that's what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have:

• Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
• Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
• Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
• Global Family Leave Policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

A global network

• When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at 'Our People' site including our Empowered Women in Tech.