HR Advisor France

HR Advisor – France | Location: Paris – Hybrid | Department: HR | Job type: Permanent.

Overview

As an HR Advisor, you will provide expert HR operational support across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to off‑boarding, ensuring data accuracy, coordinating payroll, and maintaining compliance with both global standards and local legislation. You will independently manage complex HR queries, support global HR programs, lead HR projects, and serve as the trusted contact for employee relations matters, including interactions with Works Councils and other representative bodies.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and internal mobility.
• Draft and issue standard and bespoke HR documentation, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance.
• Serve as the primary contact for HR queries, resolving complex issues independently.
• Ensure data integrity and drive efficiency using HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday).
• Oversee payroll processing with third‑party providers, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Coordinate payroll audits, statutory reporting, and support financial planning through accurate cost estimations.
• Ensure HR operations adhere to local labour laws, GDPR, and company policies.
• Manage employee relations cases and support consultations with Works Councils and other representative bodies.
• Support or lead HR projects and contribute to global HR initiatives, including performance, learning, and engagement programs.
• Manage recruitment processes in collaboration with hiring managers, RPO, and internal stakeholders.
• Represent HR in local leadership meetings, ensuring alignment with business and HR strategies.
• Continuously improve HR processes and service delivery through innovation and best practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in operational HR roles, ideally within a complex or international organisation.
• Track record of managing employee lifecycle activities, payroll processes, and HR compliance independently.
• Working knowledge of GDPR and local labour laws, with practical application in HR operations.
• Exposure to regional employment legislation and practices, with demonstrated ability to manage internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., payroll providers).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP, Workday), with strong capability in data reporting and analytics.
• Experience supporting or implementing HR function programmes (e.g., performance, engagement, learning, talent processes).
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across functions and stakeholder groups in a matrixed environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for learning & development through a varied programme.
• A collaborative, inclusive work environment.
• A focus on diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where people can bring their authentic selves and are treated with dignity and respect.