Strategic HR Business Partner – Growth, Compliance & Talent

Geely Europe; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Geely France is seeking an HR Business Partner to work closely with business leaders in a startup-like, fast-paced environment, combining strategic partnership with operational HR.

You will manage recruitment in France, handle employee relations and compliance, oversee payroll coordination with vendors, and support performance and development initiatives across the company.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of HR experience.
• Fluent English and French; Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to identify workforce needs and deliver HR solutions aligned with goals.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment in France and build employer branding and talent pipelines.
• Advise on employee relations and ensure compliance with local labor laws.
• Coordinate payroll and compensation practices; ensure benchmarking and internal equity.
• Support performance management and development initiatives for employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

The Team

At Geely France, we are a dynamic blend of young talent and seasoned industry experts, all driven by Geely’s global spirit of innovation and a deep-rooted understanding of the French automotive market. As a new entrant backed by a global powerhouse, we embrace the challenge of redefining mobility. We are committed to long-term success by delivering premium BEV and PHEV solutions that meet the high expectations of local drivers. Our approach is agile and collaborative, ensuring that we—and our partners set new benchmarks for quality and sustainability in France.

The Role

We are looking for a HR Business Partner who can work closely with business leaders to support rapid growth. This role requires a mix of strategic partnership and operational HR generalist work in a startup-like, fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Business Partnership & Recruitment Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and provide HR solutions aligned with company goals. Manage end-to-end recruitment process in France, ensuring timely hiring of high-quality candidates. Build employer branding and talent pipeline to support future growth.

2. Employee Relations & Compliance Serve as the first point of contact for HR matters, providing advice and solutions on employee relations. Ensure HR practices comply with Local labor laws, regulations, and requirements. Support communication with local authorities, works council, and external stakeholders as needed.

3. Compensation & Payroll (Vendor Management) Manage relationship with payroll service provider, ensuring accurate and timely payroll. Monitor compensation practices for compliance and alignment with company policy. Provide guidance on salary benchmarking and internal equity.

4. Performance & Development Support in setting up performance frameworks appropriate to the company’s current stage. Assist in initiating training activities that address employees’ skill development needs and business priorities.

5. Administration Support (Coordination Role) Coordinate with external partners on visa applications, supplier management, and other local administrative needs. Work with HQ teams to ensure smooth support for local operations.

The Requirements

Education & Knowledge: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Solid understanding of Local labor law and HR compliance.

Experience: At least 10 years of HR experience. Proven ability to work independently in a stand-alone HR role is a strong plus.

Language Skills: Excellent English and French is a MUST for handling local HR and administrative matters. Chinese is nice to have.

Competencies: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build trust with both local employees and international teams.

Capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

International Exposure: Experience working in cross-cultural settings; willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.

Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.