Human Resources Business Partner

ARTO; Nantes; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A fast-growing Medical Technology firm in Nantes is seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner. This pivotal role involves working closely with the leadership team to drive HR practices, performance management, and operational excellence. Candidates should have over 10 years of HR experience in relevant sectors, strong knowledge of French labor law, and be bilingual in French and English. This is a hands-on position requiring 2-2.5 days commitment weekly on a 12-month contract basis.

Qualifications

• 10+ years HR experience in life sciences, biotech, or technology.
• Experience supporting first-time managers in a startup environment.
• Proven track record as HR Business Partner or HR Director.

Responsabilités

• Partner with leadership to execute people strategy.
• Advise managers on employee relations and performance.
• Implement performance review frameworks.

Connaissances

HR experience

Knowledge of French labour law

Bilingual (French & English)

Strong interpersonal skills

Performance management

Description du poste

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing organisation in the Medical Technology sector, combining innovation, precision technology, and meaningful patient impact. With a dynamic team of around 50 employees, they are seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to support the leadership team during a critical phase of growth and transformation.

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on HR Business Partner with experience in life sciences, biotech, medical devices, or technology-driven companies. This is a pivotal role, working closely with the leadership team (approximately four key managers) to embed strong HR practices, drive performance management, and ensure operational excellence in people-related matters.

• This is not a purely strategic role – the successful candidate must be comfortable being hands-on, working directly with managers and employees, and ensuring HR fundamentals are delivered to a high standard.
• The role is offered as a 12-month initial contract on an hourly rate basis and would require a 2-2.5 days commitment.
• The position reports directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the leadership team to shape and execute people strategy aligned with business goals.
• Act as trusted advisor to managers on employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.
• Implement and oversee performance review frameworks, coaching managers on feedback and goal-setting.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and talent development activities.
• Ensure compliance with French labour law / “convention collective” and HR best practices.
• Liaise with and manage outsourced HR providers to deliver compliant HR processes (contracts, payroll liaison, employee files, annual reviews) while keeping a pragmatic, business-focused approach.
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, strengthening collaboration and communication within a scaling organisation.

Profile

• 10+ years HR experience, ideally in life sciences, biotech, medical devices, or technology.
• Solid experience supporting first-time / less experienced managers in a scaling or start-up environment.
• Strong knowledge of French working culture, French labour law, and HR compliance.
• Proven experience as HR Business Partner or HR Director in a small to mid-sized organisation.
• Bilingual (French & English) and able to operate confidently in both languages.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and able to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.
• Track record in performance management, talent development, and advising senior managers.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across levels.