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About the Role
As part of our continued transformation and growth across Europe we are seeking a Hybrid HR Business Partner to support both France and Portugal. This is a strategic and operational role focused on delivering consistent localized HR support while enhancing the employee experience across both countries.
This position reports to the HR Director for France & Western Europe.
What Youll Do
1. HR Business Partnering
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on key HR topics including employee relations performance management disciplinary matters and compensation.
- Act as a reliable point of contact for employees in both countries ensuring a consistent positive and engaging employee experience.
- Support the local rollout of global HR initiatives (e.g. employee engagement DEI and talent development programs).
2. HR Administration & Compliance
- Oversee day-to-day administrative tasks across the employee lifecycle including onboarding contract management changes and offboarding.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies in close collaboration with payroll and administrative providers.
- Maintain accurate employee records and contribute to the integrity of HRIS data.
3. Recruitment & Onboarding
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for junior to mid-level roles in France and Portugal.
- Build and maintain relationships with local schools recruitment agencies and sourcing platforms.
- Coordinate and continuously improve the onboarding experience for new hires.
4. Learning & Development
- Partner with managers and employees to identify training and development needs.
- Organize and deliver local training initiatives aligning with global learning strategies.
- Track participation gather feedback and assess the impact of learning programs to drive continuous improvement.
5. Cross-country & Regional HR Projects
- Contribute to regional and pan-European HR initiatives such as mobility programs process optimization and training frameworks.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and harmonize processes while respecting local specificities.
What Youll Bring
- 47 years of experience in HR ideally in a generalist or business partner capacity within an international environment.
- Solid working knowledge of French labor law is required; understanding of Portuguese labor law is a strong advantage.
- Proven experience in recruitment HR operations and training coordination.
- Proficient with HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday) and recruitment tools.
- Highly adaptable and autonomous with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
Languages:
- Portuguese: Fluent (required)
- French: Strong plus (required to support the French office)
- English: Professional working proficiency (required)
What We Offer
- Pension Plan
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Meal Allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cision Global Charitable Giving Program
- Headspace
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