HR Business Partner M/F (Lyon, Brussels or Lisbon)

W Executive France; Rhône; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international HR consulting firm is seeking a seasoned HR Business Partner to drive HR practices for a fast-growing international group. The role requires superb leadership and fluency in English, with a preference for French skills. Offering a full-time position, it involves supporting international growth and harmonising HR standards across multiple locations, including Lyon, Brussels, or Lisbon, with frequent travel throughout Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (minimum 10 years) as an HR Business Partner or International HR Manager.
• Expertise in specialised distribution, trading or B2B retail environments.
• Solid business and financial culture.

Responsibilities

• Support international growth and integrate acquisitions.
• Structure and harmonise HR practices across the group.
• Support Managing Directors in their HR manager roles.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Multicultural work experience

Bilingual English

Leadership skills

Job description

HR Business Partner M/F (Lyon, Brussels or Lisbon)

W Executive France, an international HR consulting and executive search firm, is seeking an International HR Business Partner (M/F) for its client.

Mission and responsibilities :

We are supporting a fast-growing international group with a presence in more than 15 countries. A leading player in its market, it combines historical expertise, regular acquisitions and a commitment to sustainable development. Its culture values the autonomy of its subsidiaries, the sharing of best practices and a strong collective dynamic, supported by HR standards common to the entire Group.

Your main responsibilities :

• Supporting international growth and integrating current and future acquisitions.
• Structuring and harmonising HR practices: talent management, people review, C&B, integration, compliance.
• Supporting and challenging Managing Directors in their role as primary HR managers for their teams.
• Developing managerial skills and strengthening the leadership culture.
• Creating connections and fostering engagement across all European subsidiaries.

The role requires frequent travel (approximately one week per month) and combines strategic vision with hands‑on experience.

Required profile :

• Proven experience (minimum 10 years) as an HR Business Partner or International HR Manager.
• Expertise acquired in specialised distribution, trading or B2B retail environments, with a strong understanding of sales teams.
• Solid business and financial culture.
• Experience working in a multicultural and decentralised environment.
• Bilingual English essential and a good level of French is a plus.
• Leadership combining assertiveness, agility and the ability to build relationships.

Location :

This position can be based in different locations, ideally close to the main subsidiaries: either near Lyon, Brussels or Lisbon, with frequent travel throughout Europe.

Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Manufacturing.
Industries: Human Resources Services.