HR Generalist & GGA

Springer Nature; Paris; Híbrido; EUR 26.000 - 38.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Springer Nature in Paris is seeking a part-time HR Generalist & GGA to provide HR advisory and administrative support across the employee lifecycle in France.

You will work 21 hours per week, liaise with Talent Acquisition, prepare contracts, manage time and absence, and maintain HR data in Workday with external payroll provider.

Formación

• HR administration and advisory knowledge
• Independent and structured way of working
• Excellent communication skills in French and English

Responsabilidades

• Provide HR administrative support and advisory services in France
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition for recruitment processes
• Prepare employment contracts and joiner/leaver documentation with compliance
• Manage monthly payroll with external provider
• Administer time and absence management and resolve queries
• Maintain HR data in Workday and support reporting

Conocimientos

HR administration

HR advisory

Bilingual FR/EN

Independent & structured work

Stakeholder management

Herramientas

Workday

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

**Job Title:** HR Generalist & GGA **Location:** Paris – Hybrid **Application Deadline:** 2nd November 2026 **About Springer Nature**Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, help health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and help educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature. **About The Role**The HR Generalist & General Affairs (GGA) role acts as the first point of contact for managers and employees in France, providing efficient, compliant HR advice and administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle. The role is a part-time position with 21 hours working time per week. **Role responsibilities*** Provide first-class HR administrative support and advisory services to employees and managers in France, applying strong consulting skills and effective case management throughout the employee lifecycle.* Liaise with the Talent Acquisition team to support recruitment and hiring processes, using effective communication and the ability to assess people where appropriate.* Prepare employment contracts, working agreements, and joiner/leaver documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with French labour law.* Manage the monthly payroll process with the external provider* Administer time and absence management, addressing employee queries and resolving cases efficiently and consistently.* Act as a subject matter expert for Workday, maintaining accurate HR data and providing reliable HR information to support reporting and data-driven decision-making.* Provide expertise on local statutory HR processes and contribute to HR compliance, applying knowledge of French labour law and a proactive, action-oriented approach.* Review and manage HR policies and guidelines in collaboration with HR Centres of Expertise, communicating effectively and balancing stakeholder needs.* Maintain constructive relationships with Employee Representatives (CSE), using strong stakeholder management, consulting and persuasion skills to support effective collaboration.* Support employee career development and performance management processes in partnership with HR Centres of Expertise, applying sound judgement and effective communication.* Contribute to HR projects and other administrative activities, demonstrating resilience, adaptability and a proactive approach to changing priorities.* Oversee general affairs and administrative responsibilities, ensuring smooth and efficient local operations. **Experience, Skills & Qualifications:*** HR administration and advisory knowledge* Professional HR experience in a similar position within an international environment* Independent and structured way of working* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in French and English* Experienced MS-Office knowledge* Knowledge of handling Workday or comparable HR systems* Knowledge of French labour legislation At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture, and develop the very best talent.If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodations. For more information about career opportunities at Springer Nature, please visit: https://careers.springernature.com/ #LI-MM1