About this role
Professionals who thrive on operational rigor, complex problem-solving, and building compliant structures from the ground up will find this HR Business Partner opportunity rewarding. Operating out of the Paris office, the chosen candidate helps shape scalable people practices across EMEA while focusing heavily on the French employment landscape. The People team supports scientists, engineers, and business leaders dedicated to safely deploying general-purpose artificial intelligence.
Working alongside regional leadership, Legal, and Employee Relations, this practitioner handles delicate representative body processes, manager coaching, and day-to-day HR execution. The position requires a blend of strategic judgment and hands-on administrative diligence to navigate multi-jurisdictional frameworks. Anyone joining the team will directly influence organizational health and team scalability during a period of significant growth.
What you will do
- Lead employee-representative work in France by partnering with Legal, Employee Relations, and local stakeholders to manage CSE-related processes.
- Build sustainable employee relations procedures including preparation for information and consultation requirements and accurate documentation.
- Equip managers operating in France with practical guidance on local employment frameworks and employee-representation structures.
- Drive consistent day-to-day HR execution across EMEA to support performance management cycles and organizational changes.
- Serve as a reliable frontline partner for managers regarding team health, coaching conversations, and policy interpretation.
- Operationalize People programs such as retention, engagement, and employee experience initiatives across different jurisdictions.
- Triage employee relations issues early, assess potential risks, and collaborate with specialized COEs on sensitive matters.
- Maintain operational rigor through tracking themes, complete documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
What you need
- Bring approximately 8 or more years of HR experience as a Senior HR Generalist or HR Business Partner in fast-paced or complex international settings.
- Possess practical experience working with French employment practices and employee representative bodies like a CSE or works council.
- Demonstrate familiarity with formal employee representative processes including elections, consultations, and associated governance.
- Exhibit strong project management capabilities to translate complex multi-stage workflows into clear milestones and operating processes.
- Display strong manager coaching skills to guide leaders through performance discussions and organizational shifts.
- Maintain professional fluency in both French and English to adequately support local employee relations and representative bodies.
Benefits
- Relocation support
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this position?
The role follows a hybrid schedule requiring three days a week in the office, with the option to work from home on Thursdays and Fridays.
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Paris, France.
Who does this role report to?
This role reports into the International HRBP Lead, who owns regional organizational design and workforce planning.
What language proficiencies are required?
Professional fluency in French and English is strongly preferred given the responsibility for supporting employee relations and representative processes in France.