Human Resources Generalist - EMEA (Based in Office)

Title: Human Resources Generalist

Job Purpose: The HR Generalist will provide business partner support to assigned client groups located globally, with an emphasis on EMEA regions. The role can be based out of France. This position requires the ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, collaborative, and influential while exercising sound judgment and solid decision-making skills. They should competently recognize when issues require escalation and must be extremely organized, able to effectively prioritize and multi-task. A strong customer service attitude and the ability to contribute within a dynamic team environment are critical. This position requires extreme discretion due to access to confidential data.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as a liaison between the broader HR team and assigned client groups to ensure effective roll out and implementation of strategic HR initiatives, ensuring consistent interpretation and administration of HR programs and company policies/procedures.
• Works closely with client groups management and employees to improve work relationships, increase productivity, and build employee engagement and retention.
• Provides guidance and support on day-to-day general employee relations issues, escalating more complex issues to senior HR management and/or legal as appropriate.
• Provides recommendations and support to the leadership team in managing performance, including coaching, counseling, and partnership on performance plan development.
• Works alongside the HR Associate to support the onboarding of new hires, including conducting new hire orientation for both local and remote employees.
• Supports HR project initiatives as assigned.
• Responsible for coordinating with SMEs in benefits, leave administration, and payroll to ensure employees receive proper pay and benefits.
• Processes employee life cycle changes, including but not limited to promotion, demotion, title change, salary change, etc.
• Supports employees and managers with the separation process.
• Collaborates with payroll, legal, training, and other HR team members, providing pro-active communication to ensure maximum efficiency in the HR department.
• Stays abreast of local legislative changes and requirements that impact the groups that the role supports and makes recommendations for changes as necessary.
• Assists in the development of policies and processes.
• Acts as the main point of contact regarding HR issues for both managers and employees in the regions that this role supports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of HR Generalist/Business Partner experience with demonstrated experience providing effective business partner support to both local and global assigned client groups.
• HR certification a plus (PHR, SPHR, CIPD etc.).
• Knowledge of Human Resources and applicable local labor laws.
• Experience with ADP HRIS system is a plus.
• Strong skill set in Microsoft products, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to adapt communication style to different audience members.
• Strong business acumen with ability to integrate HR and business strategies.
• Ability to develop recommendations and solutions that meet the needs of employees as well as the company.
• Effective internal consulting, collaboration, and influencing skills required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.

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