Head of HR Field Seeds (M/F)

Limagrain; Saint-Beauzire; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Limagrain Field Seeds (LFS) seeks a Head of HR to drive the people and organizational agenda in line with Group HR policies, focusing on talent management, organizational effectiveness and leadership development. Reporting to the LFS CEO with a dotted line to the Group HRD, the role leads a network of Territory HR Directors, HR Business Partners and specialists.

This position is based in Saint-Beauzire, France, with regular travel to the office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years HR management experience in an international environment.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical people actions.
• Experience in M&A people integration and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent reviews and succession planning for critical roles.
• Oversee organizational reviews, workforce planning and competency development.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and culture improvements.
• Support transformation efforts and 2030 Ambition alignment.
• Coach LFSEC members and support leadership development.

Skills

Talent management

Succession planning

Leadership development

Organizational change

Job description

The Limagrain Field Seeds (LFS) Head of HR leads the people and organizational agenda to support LFS business ambitions, in line with Group HR policies. The role prioritizes talent management, organizational effectiveness, critical competencies, employee engagement, operational excellence and people integration in M&A, while retaining overall HR accountability.

Reporting to the LFS CEO, with a dotted line to the Group HRD, the Head of HR is a member of LFSEC and a trusted partner to its members.

The role sets priorities and oversees outcomes through the LFS HR network: Territory HR Directors, the Research HRBP and HR specialists. Territory HR teams lead local implementation with business leaders; talent specialists coordinate talent processes and development programmers.

This position is located in Saint-Beauzire, France. The successful candidate can be based elsewhere but must be willing to travel to the office on a regular basis.

Job Description

Deliver the following priorities with business leaders and the HR network, using clear action plans and a focused people dashboard to track progress and address gaps.

• Talent management and succession: Lead LFS talent reviews and succession planning, focusing on critical roles and leadership pipelines. Ensure consistent calibration and follow-through on development, internal mobility, recruitment and retention actions across Research, BSAs and Territories.
• Organizational reviews and workforce planning: Review structures, management layers, workforce needs, role clarity and decision-making with business leaders. Challenge organizational proposals and guide changes that strengthen accountability, collaboration, agility and efficiency across LFS.
• Competencies and development: Anticipate critical competency gaps and set shared development priorities, particularly in research, agronomy, sales excellence and leadership. Sponsor targeted learning and expertise-building programs and review their practical application and business impact.
• Employee engagement and culture: Turn employee feedback and engagement survey findings into clear priorities and locally owned action plans. Work with Internal Communication to strengthen understanding of strategy, collaboration and Limagrain’s principles of action.
• Operational excellence and transformation: Simplify HR processes and tools, share good practices and reduce duplication. Support business transformation and the 2030 Ambition through coherent change plans, clear responsibilities and disciplined execution.
• Coaching and support to LFSEC: Act as a trusted coach and sounding board to LFSEC members, individually and collectively. Support leadership development, constructive dialogue, collaboration and change leadership, helping the team translate people and organizational decisions into action.
• HR leadership and governance: Lead and develop the HR network around a shared roadmap and clear accountabilities. Contribute to the Global HR Committee and Group policies; oversee compensation and salary review calibration with C&B experts. Maintain oversight of compliance, the Code of Conduct and people risks, supported by local HR and relevant experts, and report priorities and outcomes to the Group HRD.

What we expect of you

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into practical people and organizational priorities.
• Expertise in talent management, succession, leadership development and mobility; ability to coach senior executives and support collective leadership.
• Experience in organizational reviews, workforce planning, competency development, engagement and HR operational excellence.
• Experience in change management and M&A people integration, working with business, HR and Legal teams.
• At least 10 years’ HR management experience in an international environment, combining broad HR responsibility with talent and organizational development.
• Ability to lead an HR network in a matrix organization and balance Group consistency with local needs.

Skills

Global Perspective

People Development

Strategic Thinking/Management

Groupe Limagrain is an employer that respects diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds

Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide.