EU HRBP for Fashion Retail - Paris-Based, Compliance

Topologie International; Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Topologie International is seeking a structured and hands-on Full-time Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) based in Paris, France to manage HR operations, recruitment, and legal compliance across EU locations. You will serve as the key HR contact for managers and team members in Europe, bridging local needs with global HR strategies.

You will support hiring processes, work with external providers and the HQ P&C team, ensure labor-law compliance, maintain HRIS and payroll, and drive local

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience in fashion, premium or lifestyle retail.
• Understanding of European labor laws, compliance standards, and local market practices.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to build trust across remote and diverse teams, with stakeholder engagement.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, creative, collaborative startup environment, with high adaptability and self-ownership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support hiring processes and talent strategies across the EU.
• Work with EU outside HR service providers and HQ P&C team.
• Ensure compliance across EU locations with country-specific labor laws.
• Handle general HR needs and employee relations for EU staff.
• Create and update local retail handbooks and policies.
• Maintain HR systems, payroll, vacation/leave management, and HR documentation.
• Oversee third-party vendors including payroll providers, brokers, and legal advisors.
• Localise global handbook and drive EU implementation.
• Ensure policy compliance and participate in regional benchmarking.
• Support talent development, performance management, and engagement initiatives.
• Assist in strategic HR projects and collaborate with Paris & HK HQ team.

Skills

HR experience

European labor laws

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Startup mindset

Tools

HRIS

Payroll processes

Vendor management

Job description

Topologie International is seeking a structured and hands-on Full-time Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) based in Paris, France to manage HR operations, recruitment, and legal compliance across EU locations. You will serve as the key HR contact for managers and team members in Europe, bridging local needs with global HR strategies.

You will support hiring processes, work with external providers and the HQ P&C team, ensure labor-law compliance, maintain HRIS and payroll, and drive local