HR Manager

Position Overview

InterSystems is hiring an experienced and motivated Human Resources Manager to lead and manage all HR activities across our French offices. As one of several European subsidiary offices this is a key operational role responsible for implementing compliant people-focused HR practices aligned with both French labour law and the companys values as a privately owned U.S.-based organisation.

The HR Manager will also be responsible for managing a team of administrative staff in France ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and supporting site-level coordination. They will collaborate closely with senior leadership and internal stakeholders to oversee employee development labour relations facilities support and employee wellbeing across multiple French locations.

Partnering with Senior Management & Managers

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership and departmental managers on all HR-related matters.
• Provide support and coaching to managers in navigating complex HR issues promoting fair and consistent decision-making aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with managers to align talent development and succession planning with the companys long-term strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability continuous feedback and high performance through effective manager enablement.
• Act as a bridge between leadership and employees ensuring transparent communication and alignment of HR initiatives with operational needs.

Team & Office Management

• Provide strong leadership and direction to a team of administrative staff across multiple French offices ensuring alignment with organisational goals and a high standard of service delivery.
• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of administrative operations promoting consistency accuracy and professionalism across all locations.
• Supervise and support the coordination of local and regional events i.e. sales kick-off year-end celebrations family days.
• Supervise and support the coordination of cross-site office functions including facilities management procurement vendor liaison and on-site employee support.
• Ensure the administration team is fully equipped to respond to evolving business needs supporting a culture of adaptability ownership and continuous improvement.

HR Policy & Procedures

• Keep up to date with labour law in order to develop implement and continuously refine HR policies and procedures in full alignment with French labour legislation and corporate standards.
• Lead consultation processes with senior leadership and the Director of HR Facilities and ASG to gain input and secure buy-in on key HR policies.
• Manage a centralised and up-to-date repository of HR policies and ensure ongoing visibility and accessibility through the intranet.
• Coach and support managers and employees on policy application offering practical training and advice to embed consistency and compliance.

Employee Relations & Labour Law Compliance

• Serve as the lead contact for all matters related to the Workers Council (CSE) Trade Unions and Health & Safety Committees ensuring legally compliant and constructive dialogue.
• Manage complex employee relations cases including grievances investigations and conflict resolution with a pragmatic fair and legally sound approach.
• Maintain positive working relationship with external legal counsel in order to provide senior-level expertise on French labour law organisational change disciplinary processes and restructuring initiatives.

Talent Development & Performance

• Assess update and drive improvements in the companys performance management and employee development frameworks.
• Work with managers to identify skill gaps and deliver strategic targeted training plans that support employee growth and business performance.
• Oversee structured onboarding and offboarding processes to provide a consistent and positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

Recruitment & Retention

• Draft compliant well-structured employment contracts and job offers in line with statutory and internal guidelines.
• Partner with hiring managers and in-house Recruitment to help design and execute recruitment plans that attract top talent and align with long-term workforce planning.
• Conduct exit interviews analyse underlying trends and recommend proactive retention strategies based on qualitative and quantitative data.

Compensation & Benefits

• Act as a first point of contact on employee compensation benefits and statutory entitlements; provide guidance to employees and line managers alike.
• Support the design benchmarking and communication of competitive reward structures in line with market standards and internal equity.
• Contribute to cost-of-living reviews salary benchmarking studies and broader compensation strategy planning as required.

Performance Review Administration

• Manage the annual performance review cycle ensuring compliance with corporate timelines and standards.
• Validate that all role changes promotions and salary reviews are documented justified and aligned with internal governance protocols.
• Provide senior leadership with clear timely performance data and recommendations to inform people decisions.

Health Safety & Workplace Support

• Collaborate with external health & safety experts to guarantee compliance with French legislation and best practices.
• Coordinate mandatory training and maintain audit-ready documentation and reporting.
• Oversee the smooth running of office operations including maintenance security and service provider contracts.

Data Protection & HR Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GDPR and French data protection laws working in collaboration with in-house and external legal counsel.
• Maintain secure and compliant personnel records and HR documentation across all locations.

Reporting & Communication

• Collaborate with the HRIS Specialist to track and analyse key HR metrics including attendance absenteeism turnover and leave patterns and report on emerging trends.
• Maintain open timely and transparent communication across offices ensuring alignment with leadership and consistency of message.
• Act as a key communication bridge between French operations and the broader European HR network.

Strategic and Ad Hoc Projects

• Undertake strategic and ad hoc project work assigned by the Director of HR Facilities and ASG or their assigned deputy.
• Actively shape local HR strategy to support evolving business priorities while preserving and promoting company culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in a senior HR role preferably in an international organisation.
• Prior experience working with French Workers Councils Trade Unions and collective bargaining frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team ideally administrative or HR support personnel.
• Strong understanding of French employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience working with U.S.-headquartered companies and balancing local/global expectations.

Skills & Attributes

• Fluent in French (native level) and professional English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
• Flexible and adaptable able to respond quickly to changing priorities and business needs while retaining a positive can-do attitude.
• Proactive and responsive with a strong sense of ownership and urgency in delivering HR support.
• Hands-on organised and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Comfortable managing multiple office locations and juggling competing priorities.
• Strong facilitation training and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.

Why Join Us

• Be a central HR Manager supporting the growth and wellbeing of our French workforce.
• Enjoy meaningful impact across multiple office sites working with engaged teams and supportive leadership.
• Join a purpose-driven people-first organisation with global reach and local accountability.
• Thrive in a collaborative and innovative work environment.

As an equal opportunities employer InterSystems does not condone discrimination on the basis of age disability sex sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race or ethnicity religion or belief gender identity or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our organization.