French HR Administrator

Claire’s Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Claire’s Inc. is seeking a French HR Administrator to join their European HR Shared Service Centre. This role involves supporting HR operations for teams in France, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and providing exceptional employee support. Ideal candidates will be fluent in both French and English, with prior HR experience. This is a 9-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French & English.
• Previous experience in HR administration.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Manage and streamline HR processes.
• Utilize HR systems to maintain employee information.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

Experience in HR administration

Knowledge of French employment law

Tools

HR systems (ideally Workday)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

French HR Administrator – European HR Shared Services

Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days per week at our European HQ in Erdington
Contract: 9-month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

At Claire’s, we are committed to delivering high-quality HR services to support our employees and managers across Europe. We are looking for a French-speaking HR Administrator to join our European HR Shared Service Centre, providing exceptional support to our teams in France.

About the Role:

As a French HR Shared Services Administrator at Claire's, you'll be at the heart of our people operations, ensuring a seamless experience for our employees in France .

You will be the first point of contact for HR-related queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses in line with our Service Level Agreements (SLAs). You will play a key role in HR administration, ensuring compliance with French employment law and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Support: Be the go-to person for HR-related inquiries, providing support to our diverse and dynamic team in both French and English .
• HR Processes: Manage and streamline HR processes, from onboarding new hires to handling employee data and records.
• Systems Management: Utilise cutting-edge HR systems and tools to maintain accurate employee information and drive efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Tackle challenges with a proactive approach, ensuring quick and effective resolutions to HR issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR teams across different regions, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Fluent in French & English – essential for supporting our French teams.
• Previous experience in HR administration with knowledge of French employment law and compliance.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach.
• Proficient in HR systems (ideally Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A team player with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable HR experience in an international retail business. If you are looking to develop your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.

The Claire's Experience.

We’re a global brand powerhouse for self - expression. We are dedicated to making this happen through our products, experiences and most importantly, our people.

Do work that inspires.
We’re passionate about our purpose. We bring joy by opening the door to self-discovery. Every day, we get to encourage and celebrate self-expression with each accessory choice and piercing decision we help our customers make. We think that today – more than ever – encouraging others to freely express their many sides is a pretty great thing to be a part of.

Play as a team.
We support each other and strive to make personal connections. Because treating each other with respect helps us achieve our individual and common goals. Encouraging our team members to forge their own way is key to what makes us stronger and more innovative as an organization.

Be true to you.
The real you is inspirational, and that’s who we want you to be at Claire’s. We want you to #bethemost - the most you. When you feel free to show up as the real you, it encourages others to do the same. You make a difference just by being who you are. Every day, we have the opportunity together to promote an inclusive and diverse culture that makes us all richer.

Evolve yourself.
We want you to be the most you possible. But just as our styles evolve, so do we. That’s why we encourage you to keep growing, changing and reinventing yourself. Helping you grow and achieve your aspirations is important to us. We are proud of our many employees who have moved across and through the organization, taking on new opportunities and inspiring us all to dream and achieve.

Claire's Values
Learn more about our company and values @ Claire's Values

Available Roles
We have sales associate, part-time manager, assistant manager, and manager roles available in store. We also have district and regional sales leadership roles as well as corporate roles. Learn more via Job Search.