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You’ll act as a trusted advisor to both management and employees, coordinate with our international HR teams, and play a vital role in translating global HR strategies into impactful local actions.
As the HR Lead France, you will be responsible for all 140 employees on the French payroll (local employees, expatriates, and marine crew). In addition, you will oversee a varying number of expatriates temporarily working in France. You will be supported by a team of two HR professionals.Your responsibilities
Serve as the Responsible HR for France, working closely with HR Service Centers and HR Excellence teams to ensure smooth operational execution.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations—both individual and collective—and advise management on the application of HR policies.
Ensure compliance with French labor law and internal HR policies; manage labor-related legal matters and represent the company when needed.
Administer compensation and benefits in line with our corporate policies, while staying attuned to local market practices.
Analyze HR data and trends in partnership with our HRIS team to support evidence-based improvements.
Take the lead in local HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and empower your team, identify training needs, and support individual growth.
Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as law firms, labor representatives, and governmental authorities.
A Master's degree and minimum 5 years of experience as HR Manager in an international, matrixed organization.
Strong knowledge of French labor legislation, including hands-on experience with collective labor agreements and labor law cases.
Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work across all levels of the organization.
Analytical mindset and a structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Proven ability to manage, coach and motivate a team.
Proactive, adaptable and hands-on personality suited to a dynamic business environment.
Solution-oriented, you will be able to develop the missions and responsibilities of HR France with a focus on quality and added value.
No two days the same: With projects all over the world across multiple sectors, there’s always something new to add to our 140 years of know-how.
Awesome colleagues: An amazing team fully dedicated to exploring new horizons, together.
An environment where you can flourish: The perfect combination of the freedom to make the role your own and collaborative, supportive teamwork.
Continuous development: a training pathway that allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.
An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.
