Human Resources Manager

SoTalent; Meudon; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee employee relations, labor compliance, and HR operations in Meudon, France. You will advise management and staff while ensuring a compliant, collaborative workplace.

Applicants should bring 7+ years in progressive HR roles, strong employment law expertise, and proven leadership in complex, regulated environments. This role reports to senior management and requires strategic partnership across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Organizational Psychology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR partner to managers on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and people-related matters.
• Support managers in handling sensitive employee situations and complex workforce issues.
• Promote positive employee relations and foster a culture of trust, engagement, and collaboration.
• Lead and coordinate disciplinary procedures, investigations, and corrective actions in line with legal requirements.
• Prepare and facilitate meetings with employee representative groups and workforce committees.
• Support collective bargaining activities, labor negotiations, and employee consultations.
• Ensure proper application and interpretation of employment legislation and workplace regulations.
• Coordinate employment-related legal matters with external advisors when required.
• Oversee working time regulations, attendance policies, and workforce management processes.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, records, and reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop HR team members, fostering accountability and growth.

Skills

Employment law

Labor relations

HR compliance

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Salary administration

Workforce planning

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about leading Human Resources operations, fostering positive employee relations, and ensuring compliance while supporting business leaders in a dynamic environment?

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee employee relations, labor compliance, workforce administration, and HR operations while serving as a trusted advisor to management and employees. This role requires strong expertise in employment law, employee relations, stakeholder management, and team leadership to maintain an effective, compliant, and collaborative workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to managers, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and people-related matters.
• Support managers in handling sensitive employee situations and complex workforce issues.
• Promote positive employee relations and foster a culture of trust, engagement, and collaboration.
• Act as a key point of contact for HR-related matters across the organization.

Labor Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations processes while ensuring compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
• Lead and coordinate disciplinary procedures, investigations, and corrective actions in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Prepare and facilitate meetings with employee representative groups and workforce committees.
• Support collective bargaining activities, labor negotiations, and employee consultation processes.
• Ensure proper application and interpretation of employment legislation and workplace regulations.
• Coordinate employment-related legal matters and collaborate with external legal advisors when required.
• Manage workplace disputes, claims, and employment litigation activities.
• Identify potential HR risks and implement preventive actions to minimize compliance and operational exposure.
• Monitor changes in labor legislation and recommend necessary policy updates.

Compensation & Workforce Administration

• Support compensation review processes and salary management initiatives.
• Assist in implementing pay transparency and equitable compensation practices.
• Ensure compliance with compensation-related regulations and reporting requirements.
• Advise leadership on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness matters.

Workforce Governance & Operations

• Oversee working time regulations, attendance policies, and workforce management processes.
• Ensure HR processes are administered efficiently, consistently, and in compliance with legal requirements.
• Support organizational initiatives involving workforce planning, restructuring, and change management.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, records, and reporting.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop HR team members, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Allocate priorities, monitor workload distribution, and ensure effective delivery of HR services.
• Drive continuous improvement within HR operations and service delivery.
• Support organizational goals through effective people management and employee engagement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Proven experience in an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations and labor relations matters.
• Experience leading HR teams and partnering with senior business leaders.
• Experience in highly regulated or complex organizational environments is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in employment law, labor relations, and HR compliance.
• Experience managing disciplinary actions, investigations, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Strong employee relations and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to support and advise managers on complex HR matters.
• Experience managing compensation review and salary administration processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance diplomacy, professionalism, and business needs in sensitive situations.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and demanding environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting employee representative groups, workforce councils, or similar forums.
• Exposure to collective bargaining, labor negotiations, and organizational change initiatives.
• Experience managing employment litigation and compliance-related matters.
• Background in large, multi-site, or professional services environments.
• Knowledge of workforce governance, compensation transparency, and change management practices.