HR lead France

DEME Group; Lambersart; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global company is seeking an HR Lead in France to oversee HR operations and compliance for its French workforce. This role requires a Master's degree and at least 5 years of HR management experience in an international setting. The HR Lead will support 140 employees, ensuring legal compliance while enhancing HR services and culture. The company offers a dynamic work environment with continuous development opportunities.

Prestations

Continuous development pathway

Extensive mobility program

Collaborative teamwork environment

Interactive health program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as HR Manager in an international organization.
• Strong knowledge of French labor legislation and collective labor agreements.
• Proactive and adaptable personality suited to a dynamic business environment.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the Responsible HR for France, ensuring operational execution.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and manage legal matters.
• Administer compensation and benefits in line with corporate policies.
• Analyze HR data to support evidence-based improvements.
• Lead local HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Team management

Problem-solving

Formation

Master's degree

Description du poste

Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for people, compliance, and strategic impact? We’re looking for a HR Lead France to lead and shape our HR operations in France. As the go-to expert for all HR-related matters in the country, you will ensure legal compliance, strengthen our HR services, and help foster an inclusive, high-performance culture. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to both management and employees, coordinate with our international HR teams, and play a vital role in translating global HR strategies into impactful local actions.

As the HR Lead France, you will be responsible for all 140 employees on the French payroll (local employees, expatriates, and marine crew). In addition, you will oversee a varying number of expatriates temporarily working in France. You will be supported by a team of two HR professionals.

Your responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible HR for France, working closely with HR Service Centers and HR Excellence teams to ensure smooth operational execution.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations—both individual and collective—and advise management on the application of HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with French labor law and internal HR policies; manage labor-related legal matters and represent the company when needed.
• Administer compensation and benefits in line with our corporate policies, while staying attuned to local market practices.
• Analyze HR data and trends in partnership with our HRIS team to support evidence-based improvements.
• Take the lead in local HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and empower your team, identify training needs, and support individual growth.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as law firms, labor representatives, and governmental authorities.

Your profile.

• A Master's degree and minimum 5 years of experience as HR Manager in an international, matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of French labor legislation, including hands-on experience with collective labor agreements and labor law cases.
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset and a structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage, coach and motivate a team.
• Proactive, adaptable and hands-on personality suited to a dynamic business environment.
• Solution-oriented, you will be able to develop the missions and responsibilities of HR France with a focus on quality and added value.

Our offer

• No two days the same: With projects all over the world across multiple sectors, there’s always something new to add to our 140 years of know-how.
• Awesome colleagues: An amazing team fully dedicated to exploring new horizons, together.
• An environment where you can flourish: The perfect combination of the freedom to make the role your own and collaborative, supportive teamwork.
• Continuous development: a training pathway that allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.