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Key details
Salary
Not specified
Employment type
Permanent Full Time
Seniority
Mid-level
Years experience
5-10
Location
Paris, France
Full job description
People Relations Partner role in France responsible for employee relations, compliance, and local policy implementation. Collaborate with HR Director, People Business Partners, People Operations, and Legal to provide advice and lead complex employee-relations cases. Manage risk, deliver training, oversee compliance with French labor laws, and support collective labor relations. Analyze data for continuous improvement. Requires significant HR experience, strong knowledge of French employment law, coaching skills, and bilingual communication in French and English. Full-time hybrid position based in Paris.
What you'll do
Partner with Functional People Business Partners on manager coaching, organizational impact of company decisions, global people programs and communications
Act as primary individual employee-relations advisor for France and escalation point for complex local cases
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Requirements
Significant experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, including autonomous management of complex and sensitive employee-relations matters
Strong knowledge of French employment law, employee-relations practice, collective labour relations and the practical requirements of a technology or fast-changing business environment
Demonstrated ability to assess risk, make sound recommendations and lead cases or projects through to resolution
Experience partnering with managers, People Business Partners, People Operations, Centers of Expertise and Legal
Strong coaching, influencing and conflict-resolution skills
Analytical, structured and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to prioritize competing risks and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English
Master’s degree in human resources, Employment Law, Labour Law or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Benefits
Hybrid work model blending home and in-office experiencesLearning, mentorship & career development programsHealth benefits, wellness perks & mental health supportDiverse, inclusive, and globally connected teamAttractive salary with performance-based rewards and family-friendly policiesPotential for equity depending on role and level
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