Executive Reward and Labor Law specialist (m/f/d)

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an Executive Reward Specialist (m/f/d) to join our Group HR Department - Executive Reward based in Toulouse, France. You will be part of a collaborative team of former lawyers and C&B specialists. Within the Executive Reward department, you will combine labor law expertise with operational compensation management for Executives (Band III+). Your main challenge will be to secure and manage all legal and contractual processes throughout the Executive lifecycle (from onboarding to offboarding), ensuring compliance with labor law and alignment with Group reward policies.

Your working environment: Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you

Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges

• Draft and issue Executive employment contracts, side letters, and contractual remuneration proposals for external hires, internal promotions, and international mobility.
• Manage end-to-end Executive offboarding by computing complex departure packages, drafting legal separation agreements, and negotiating directly with departing Executives and legal counsels.
• Maintain and update contractual templates and documentation in accordance with evolving French and international employment legislation.
• Advise internal HR stakeholders (HRBPs, Payroll, International Mobility, Pensions & Benefits) and conduct targeted legal research on employment law developments.
• Drive continuous improvement and HR digitalization projects to optimize Executive administrative and legal operations.

Your boarding pass

• At least 5 years of experience in French Labor Law, acquired either as a practicing lawyer (Avocat) or in‑house legal/HR specialist handling executive matters.
• Education: Master’s degree in French Labor Law / Droit Social (Bar exam / CAPA is a strong plus).
• Languages: Full bilingual fluency in English and French is mandatory. Working knowledge of German is an asset.
• Technical Skills & Tools: Strong expertise in French employment law, exposure to international/German labor law, and proficiency in HR tools (SAP, Advanced Excel / Google Sheets).
• Personal Attributes & Demeanor: Strong negotiation skills, emotional intelligence, strict confidentiality, organizational agility, and a strong collaborative mindset.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company Details

Company: AIRBUS SAS Employment Type: Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: HR Expertise

EEO & Diversity

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Company Vision

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world’s leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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