HR Business Partner - Long term - France

The Role

The Human Resources department is recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner (F/M) on a permanent contract to join a strong team of 8 people. You will act as a true partner to the Lab Sciences teams, providing hands‑on HR support to both managers and employees within a stimulating international environment.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager Human Resources, you will play a key role in supporting teams and implementing the HR strategy.

Manager Support

• Deploy Group and site HR strategy within your scope.
• Ensure implementation of collective agreements (working time, seniority, etc.).
• Support Lab Sciences managers through close guidance, including individual coaching when necessary.
• Lead the performance management process.
• Contribute to the consolidation and deployment of the compensation policy.
• Facilitate thematic workshops (RPS prevention, goal setting, etc.).
• Actively participate in management meetings.

Employee Development

• Coordinate People Reviews, identify succession plans, and contribute to career management.
• Provide expertise in labor law and HR management (disciplinary matters, resources, costs, individual cases).
• Drive continuous improvement in HR practices through proactive suggestions.

Engagement Survey

• Monitor and analyze engagement survey results within your scope.
• Co‑develop concrete action plans with management to improve workplace well‑being.

Projects

• Contribute to various cross‑functional HR projects supporting transformation and continuous improvement of internal processes.

Desired Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Human Resources and/or Labor Law, with 8–10 years of experience in HR, including at least 5 years as an HRBP.
• Organized, proactive, and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Detail‑oriented and adhere to deadlines, procedures, and guidelines.
• Fluency in English is required for meetings as well as reading and writing Group documentation.

Contract Terms

• Pharmaceutical industry collective agreement, grade: 6
• Contract: Permanent (CDI)
• Salary: From €50,000 gross per year over 13 months
• 100% employer‑covered health insurance, company restaurant, works council (CSE)
• Transport allowance, profit‑sharing/bonus schemes
• Site not accessible by public transport – personal transportation required

Benefits

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.