Senior Human Resources Generalist at Diepeveen and partners

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources, Employment Law, Labor Relations, Works Council, Payroll Management, Compliance, SAP, Onboarding, Disciplinary Actions, Termination Management, Data Accuracy, Reporting, Strategic Planning, Assertiveness, French Labor Law

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

On behalf of our international client, we are looking for a senior HR Generalist to take full ownership of local HR operations in France. This is a hands-on, operational role for a highly autonomous HR professional who is confident operating in a demanding, fast-paced business environment. This position requires resilience, legal rigor, and the ability to represent company interests firmly and consistently. It is not a junior role, and it is not a soft HR or wellbeing-focused position. Key responsibilities • Full ownership of HR operations in France across the entire employee lifecycle • Acting as first point of contact for employment law, labor relations, and works council (WoCo) matters • Managing hiring, onboarding, disciplinary actions, and terminations in full compliance with French labor law • Ensuring payroll accuracy and coordination with external payroll providers • Maintaining high data accuracy across HR systems (SAP or similar) • Monitoring changes in local labor legislation and enforcing compliance • Operating confidently within an international matrix organization • Representing the company’s interests first, including making firm and sometimes unpopular decisions when required Critical expectations • Senior, autonomous HR professional with solid experience in French HR operations • Strong legal literacy in employment and labor law (legal background is a strong advantage) • Proven experience with works councils (WoCo) • Mentally resilient, assertive, and comfortable working under pressure • Structured, disciplined, and compliance-driven – this role requires strength and clarity rather than a “people-first” soft HR approach • Digital mindset with strong attention to data accuracy and reporting • Pragmatic and business-oriented, balancing legal precision with operational efficiency Requirements • Proven experience as an HR Generalist in France (experienced profile – not junior) • Strong knowledge of French labor law and local HR requirements • Experience managing both hiring and termination processes end-to-end • Fluent English communication skills (international working environment) • Experience working in an international matrix organization • SAP or similar HR system experience preferred What’s on offer • A highly autonomous role with real ownership and responsibility • International exposure in a complex, business-driven environment • Flexible workload (part-time preferred) • Opportunity to operate as a trusted, senior HR authority locally

Responsibilities

The Senior HR Generalist will take full ownership of local HR operations in France, managing the entire employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, and terminations. They will act as the primary point of contact for employment law, labor relations, and works council matters while ensuring compliance and payroll accuracy.