People Country Manager, France

QBE; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading insurance provider in Paris is seeking a People Country Manager to develop tailored HR strategies. This role involves partnering with business teams to support talent management and workforce planning, while ensuring compliance with French labour law. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, be fluent in French, and possess an ability to engage stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid work model with various employee benefits.

Prestations

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources.
• Fluent in French and strong proficiency in English.
• Ability to engage managers and employees in HR initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Support managers in assessing performance and development goals.
• Act as a strategic partner to managers.
• Ensure compliance with French labour law.

Connaissances

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Stakeholder Management

Talent Management

Team Management

Financial Products

Description du poste

Overview

People Country Manager France – Based in Paris / Hybrid. Time Type: Full time. Worker Type: Employee. Role: People Country Manager France for QBE European Operations in Paris.

We have an exciting opportunity to join QBE European Operations as a People Country Manager in Paris. This role provides tailored HR strategies to nurture professional growth and long-term employability. You will partner closely with business teams and regional experts, translating business needs into impactful talent programs and supporting workforce planning, talent management, and change leadership. Your expertise will ensure compliance with French labour law, support managers in developing their teams, and drive the success of both local and global HR initiatives, building a high-performing, engaged workforce for the future.

Your New Role

• Development & Performance: Support managers in assessing performance, giving feedback and setting development goals.
• Contribute to succession planning, key people engagement and development.
• Act as a strategic partner to managers, providing guidance on talent development, team dynamics and optimal working.
• Support with managing cyclical reward activities.
• Coordinate with the Works Council and employee representatives to ensure compliance with French labour law, preparing for HR consultations on topics like reorganizations and working conditions alongside the PCM and employer representative.
• Manage company working agreements, ensure awareness of and compliance with changes in labour legislation and QBE policies; follow up on legal developments relevant to HR practices together with HR1.
• Actively participate in the design, follow-up and implementation of global HR initiatives, ensuring smooth and locally adapted execution.
• Close collaboration with the Business partnering and Learning centres of expertise.

About you

• Experience in Human Resources.
• Exposure to global complex financial services business.
• Track record of successfully understanding and interpreting customer needs in relevant People discipline.
• Track record of successfully delivering high-quality services to internal customer satisfaction.
• Ability to engage managers and employees in HR initiatives and development processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with operational goals.
• Fluent in French and possess a strong working proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Why QBE At My Best

At QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. We have created At My Best—our approach to wellbeing initiatives and benefits designed to offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Our culture and QBE DNA underpin everything we do, supporting our people. We are an international insurer building momentum toward becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive. We welcome flexible working and are large enough to make a real impact while small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. For more information, visit our careers page.

Benefits & Diversity

At My Best - QBE Benefits: You are more than your work and QBE is more than a workplace. We provide benefits, support and flexibility to help you live your best life personally and professionally. To find out more visit our Reward Page.

Inclusion of Diversity: We strive to create a workplace culture where all feel included and are committed to a diverse workforce. We partner with Stonewall and Working Families, support the Women in Finance Charter, UN Women Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter. For more information, see our Careers Page.

Accessibility: We promote an accessible workplace and can arrange accommodations during the recruitment process. Please inform your Talent Acquisition contact if needed.

ESG & Sustainability: We integrate sustainability to enable a more resilient future. Our focus areas include an inclusive transition to net-zero, sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnerships for growth. Visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report for more information.

What’s next

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, apply by submitting your CV and relevant documents. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in contact if you meet the requirements.

We believe this is our moment—what if it was yours too? APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills

Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Products, Intentional Collaboration, Managing Performance, Negotiation, Project Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Management, Workforce Strategy, Work Schedules

How to Apply

To submit your application, click Apply and follow the step-by-step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction where it operates.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience, Customer Service, Employee Evaluation, Management Experience, Math, Employment & Labour Law, Sanitation, Leadership Experience, P&L Management, Mentoring, Supervising Experience, Restaurant Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1