French HR Administrator

Claire's; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Claire's is seeking a French HR Administrator for their European HR Shared Services team in Birmingham. This role involves providing exceptional HR support, ensuring compliance with French employment law, and managing HR processes. Ideal candidates will be fluent in French and English, with prior HR experience and strong organisational skills. Join a dynamic international retail business and develop your HR career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French & English essential for supporting French teams.
• Previous HR administration experience with knowledge of French employment law.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Manage and streamline HR processes from onboarding to employee data.
• Utilise HR systems to maintain accurate employee information.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

HR administration

Knowledge of French employment law

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

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.