Director Human Resources Operations

Actual Talent Spain; Normandie; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Strategic autonomy

Well-being focus

Competitive benefits

Résumé du poste

Actual Talent Spain, on behalf of a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, seeks a Sr. HR Site Manager for its North-West France facility.

You will be the HR Business Partner to the Site Director, lead a local HR team and drive the ongoing industrial modernization. Your responsibilities include change management, employee engagement, labor relations, leadership capability, and ensuring compliance with French labor law and the Pharmaceutical Industry Collective Agreement, delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years as HR Manager in industrial manufacturing (pharma/biotech/chemical)
• Master’s degree in HR, labor law, or related HR curriculum
• Full professional proficiency in French and English
• Deep understanding of GMP/Quality regulations and plant operations

Responsabilités

• Driving Change Management: design and execute transition strategies to support shop-floor modernization and secure workforce buy-in
• Fostering Employee Engagement: implement initiatives based on site climate surveys to boost morale and retention
• Managing Labor Relations: lead social dialogue with local employee representatives and unions
• Building Leadership Capability: coach plant managers to evolve leadership and oversee strategic workforce planning
• Ensuring HR Operational Excellence: supervise talent acquisition, onboarding, and local compliance with French labor regulations and the Pharmaceutical Industry Collective Agreement

Connaissances

Change management

Labor relations

Leadership coaching

Regulatory compliance

Industrial manufacturing experience

Formation

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Description du poste

Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Specialized Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.

Our purpose is to drive the growth and fulfillment of individuals and organizations. We facilitate individuals in finding inspiring opportunities and help organizations discover professionals who will take them to the next level. We do this through talent acquisition and development solutions that focus on people, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and cutting‑edge technology.

About the client

Our client is a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing sector. Their production facility is located in North‑West France, a region renowned as a major European hub for healthcare and life sciences manufacturing. The site is currently undergoing a major technological modernization and organizational shift. Known for its high quality standards and commitment to patient care, the company places human capital and leadership development at the core of its industrial performance.

As the Sr. HR Site Manager, you will act as the key strategic and operational HR Business Partner for the manufacturing facility. Reporting directly to the Site Director with a functional link to the Corporate HR Division, you will lead a local HR team and orchestrate the human side of the site’s ongoing industrial transformation.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Driving Change Management: Designing and executing comprehensive transition strategies (communication, leadership alignment, workshops) to support shop‑floor modernization, minimize disruption, and secure workforce buy‑in.
• Fostering Employee Engagement: Implementing actionable initiatives based on site climate surveys to boost morale, retention, and foster an inclusive, high‑performance workplace culture.
• Managing Labor Relations: Leading social dialogue with local employee representatives and trade unions to maintain a stable, collaborative, and constructive social climate.
• Building Leadership Capability: Coaching plant managers to evolve their leadership posture; overseeing strategic workforce planning to upskill teams for tomorrow’s digital manufacturing demands.
• Ensuring HR Operational Excellence: Supervising talent acquisition, onboarding, and local compliance with French labor regulations and the Pharmaceutical Industry Collective Agreement.

Requirements

• Experience: You have a minimum of 8 years of experience as an HR Manager, with a mandatory background in an industrial manufacturing environment (Pharma, Biotech, Chemical, or related high‑volume regulated industries). A proven track record of leading complex organizational change management or site restructuring is highly critical.
• Education: Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Law, or a Business School degree with a specialized HR curriculum.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in both French and English (written and spoken) to comfortably navigate a global corporate matrix.
• Competences: Deep understanding of plant operations (shift work constraints, GMP/Quality regulations); strong managerial courage, resilience, and advanced negotiation skills.

What we offer

• A highly strategic role with immense autonomy to shape the culture of a flagship manufacturing facility.
• A corporate environment genuinely committed to workforce well‑being, safety, and professional growth.
• A competitive compensation package including a fixed base, performance‑related bonuses, and premium group benefits.