HR Business Partner – Factory

Alfa Laval; Chalon-sur-Saône; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leader in resource management is seeking an HR Business Partner for their Chalon-sur-Saône factory. This role involves driving the people agenda, managing HR operations, and building a strong culture. Ideal candidates have experience in HR within manufacturing, along with fluency in French and English. The position offers a hybrid work model with some travel necessary within France.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment or partnering with business functions.
• Ability to work on the shop floor and in management meetings.
• Proven track record of driving cultural initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a trusted partner to the Factory Manager and site leaders.
• Drive the people plan for the factory.
• Lead annual HR cycles including performance and talent management.
• Manage labor relations and on-site communications.

Connaissances

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Solid experience as an HR Generalist

Hands-on mindset

Strong interest in culture and organization

Formation

Degree in Human Resource Management

Description du poste

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

You’ll be the HRBP for our Chalon-sur-Saône factory and partner with a business unit-wide, cross-functional team (e.g., R&D, Service, Sales) at global scale. You’ll drive the people’s agenda, strengthen culture, and run core HR operations in close collaboration with our HR Shared Service Center and global HR network. Key responsibilities include:

Factory Scope

• Serve as a trusted partner to the Factory Manager and site leaders as part of the Factory Management Team
• Drive the people plan for the factory (organization, resources, competencies, Inclusion & Diversity)
• Lead annual HR cycles (performance, Compensation & Benefits, talent management, etc.)
• Manage labor relations
• Lead on-site communications and employer branding
• Run Group/Division/BU projects within your area of responsibility
• Support career development for factory employees

Business Unit function scope (global)

• Build and drive the people & culture plan aligned with business, global, and BU strategies
• Guide and align people and culture plans for the function in close collaboration with the HR Business Partner team
• Lead initiatives with business leaders to improve performance, develop and retain talent, and support succession planning with a strong focus on upskilling and team development

At Alfa Laval, we offer a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility to work from home when suitable for your tasks. Some travel, primarily within France and occasionally abroad, will be required, especially in connection with your cross functional function responsibilities.

Who are you

You’re enthusiastic and thrive on building trust across all levels. With an inclusive and solution-oriented mindset, you take a hands-on approach and drive initiatives forward. You communicate with clarity and impact, build strong relationships, and influence effectively. You’re proactive, self-driven, and creative, with a structured way of working that ensures results. Above all, you bring passion for building culture and exploring new ways of working.

What you know

• Solid experience as an HR Generalist in a manufacturing environment and/or in partnering with business functions.
• A hands-on mindset – comfortable both on the shop floor and in management meetings.
• Strong interest in contributing to business and factory success through people, culture, and organization.
• Fluency in French and English (both written and spoken).
• A degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, or a related field is an advantage

For more information, please contact

• Factory Manager, Eric Dumay on [e-mail]
• HR Business Partner BU Welded Heat Exchangers, Valery Bayle on [e-mail]
• Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on [e-mail]

Please send your application and resume through the link below no later than 9th of November 2025

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, they will be deleted, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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