HR Advisor - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Job title: Human Resources Business Partner - Vice President

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: HR

Location: Paris - France

Type: 6 months’ Fixed Term Contract, renewable (maternity leave cover)

Company Overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.

Department Overview

Our Human Resources department at Nomura is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. We strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and reach their full potential. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employee engagement, we are committed to supporting our employees throughout their careers. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative HR function that plays a vital role in driving the success of our organization.

Role Description

The HRBP is a key advisor to the local management and employees, providing proactive guidance, coaching and direction on all people issues and efficient HR service delivery in partnership with HR Specialist teams across a comprehensive range of HR disciplines and transformational projects. Relationship management is at the centre of this role and is crucial to its success.

Key Objectives Critical to Success

• Responsible for all Human Resource activities for Global Markets in France
• Be the main point of contact and act as a business partner to management by providing guidance and direction on all Human Resources matters
• Coordinate, execute and supervise payroll and employee administration
• Work closely within broader Nomura/EMEA/Global teams
• Establish effective, fully integrated relationships with Global HRBPs and HR specialists in London to ensure that HR strategies are implemented in your scope in compliance with local legal/market conditions
• Escalate topics to the Head of Continental HR when needed
• Partner with managers, employees and HR to proactively implement business solutions, utilizing HR expertise and perspective
• Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries
• Provide day-to-day employee relations

Processes and Responsibilities

• Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness – work with the client group and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team to continue to improve and build on the inclusive environment at Nomura
• Employee Relations – provide managers with advice and manage a range of Employee Relations issues
• Compensation, Benefits and MIS – support the year‑end compensation process ensuring meritocratic, consistent and fair decisions are made in line with regulatory guidelines and frameworks; manage a variety of data sources to ensure accurate reporting
• Change Management – guide business managers through change management initiatives including restructuring, and international/global team projects
• Recruitment & Resourcing – manage the hiring plan, advise on contract negotiations, and close candidates; facilitate internal moves with the Expat and Relocation team alongside Recruitment and Mobility partners
• Learning & Performance – support the performance management cycle and promotion process, contribute to developing Wholesale Talent Management in collaboration with specialist colleagues
• Provide support for audit and reporting requests
• Work with the wider organisation to support additional focus areas such as Front Office Risk, Compliance, Corporate Communications

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• Proven ability and desire to build strong relationships as a trusted advisor to a demanding client group
• Experienced HR professional who can operate confidently with senior‑level clients in a challenging, fast‑paced environment
• Experience within the professional or financial services sector, specifically with front‑office clients
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage end‑to‑end processes
• Commercial awareness and ability to evaluate people risk
• Practical experience managing employee relations issues and complex compensation structures desirable
• Providing support and advice on all HR disciplines (Recruitment, Reward, Employee Relations, Learning and Performance)
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and relationships
• Knowledge of current French employment legislation
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong PC skills – Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all options for resolving problems and effectively prioritise actions or recommendations
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through promotion of knowledge sharing
• Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect)

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.