HR Business Partner

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments institutions and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space cybersecurity and digital identity were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Missions and responsibilities:

This position is part of the Human Resources Department. The team apply the methodology as defined in the Thales reference system Chorus2. The job holder will be mainly responsible to:

1. Organizational Analysis & Design

• Conduct workforce analytics and organizational health diagnostics to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Support organization design restructuring and workforce planning initiatives.
• Develop and deliver insights on span of control layers FTE optimization and capability requirements.

2. HR Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders providing counsel on talent culture and engagement.
• Partner with leadership teams to translate business strategies into HR priorities.
• Support change management efforts for reorganizations mergers or new operating models.

3. Talent & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with COEs (Talent Acquisition Learning Rewards) to align talent supply with business needs.
• Identify critical roles successors and capability gaps using data-driven insights.
• Support leadership development and succession planning processes.

4. Data Analytics & Insights

• Leverage HR systems dashboards and analytics tools to create actionable workforce insights.
• Track key metrics such as turnover engagement diversity productivity and cost-to-hire.
• Present findings and recommendations to business leaders with clear narratives.

5. Employee Experience & Culture

• Monitor organizational climate through surveys and pulse checks.
• Partner with managers to address engagement issues and improve team performance.
• Champion diversity equity inclusion and belonging initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with all levels of the organization providing guidance and coaching on employee relations performance and developments.

6. Program management

• To work with Country HRBP to lead on transversal HR programs.

Job Requirements

• Good degree preferably with a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management / organizational development.
• More than 10 years of HR business partner or organization development experience preferably in a complex large organization or MNC.
• Excellent consultation skills including the ability to work with several layers of management to discern challenges and opportunities and arrive at effective responsive solutions.
• Ability to execute companywide initiatives with excellence in a fast-paced global collaborative environment commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and demonstrated ability to provide HR solutions in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Experience in workforce analytics HR reporting or organization design preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g. OD certification) is an advantage.
• Experience on company restructure; M&A; Carve Out; integration would be preferred.
• Project Management experience.
• Able to work under pressure multi-task and handle diverse issues.

Desired Skills and Experience

Coaching Excellent Communication Skills Talent Management Leadership Talent Acquisition Change Management Workforce Planning Business Partnering Succession Planning Human Resources Stakeholder Management Employee Relations Performance Management

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical ability with experience in HR analytics or organizational research.
• Business acumen with ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Excellent facilitation consulting and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS workforce analytics tools (e.g. Power BI Workday) and Excel.
• Understanding of organizational design principles and change management frameworks.

At Thales were committed to fostering a workplace where respect trust collaboration and passion drive everything we do. Here youll feel empowered to bring your best self thrive in a supportive culture and love the work you do. Join us and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference for a safer greener and more inclusive world.