HR Business Partner France & Switzerland

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: HR Business Partner France & Switzerland

The HR Business Partner France & Switzerland supports business objectives by developing and executing the people strategy for the countries, partnering closely with business leaders to attract, retain, and develop talent, build high-performing teams, and drive organizational effectiveness. As a member of the cluster leadership team, this role provides strategic HR counsel, leads talent and succession initiatives, supports organizational design and change management, manages employee and industrial relations including engagement with the local works council, and ensures effective implementation of core HR processes, programs, and priorities to achieve business and people outcomes.

Your Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to develop business and HR strategies, providing coaching and enhancing organizational culture.
• Lead talent management and development strategies, including Success Management, Talent Review, and facilitating calibration meetings.
• Advise on organization design and change management to ensure the country (and cluster, in certain cases) achieves strategic objectives and functional transformation.
• Manage employee relations and labor processes, specifically fostering positive relationships with the French Works Council and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Oversee core HR processes, investigations, and discipline management while partnering with Elanco Business Solutions (Service Center) for operational excellence.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in HR Generalist or Specialist roles, preferably within a multinational company.
• Top Skills: Solid knowledge of French employment law and HR professional ethics; fluency in both English and French.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Previous experience collaborating with French Works Councils.
• Ability to work within a matrix international organization across multiple countries and local labor environments.
• Expertise working with HR Centers of Expertise (COE) and Solution Centers.
• Experience with Swiss employment legislation and HR practices.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at