HR Manager (France)
About BYD
Our Purpose is a build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
BYD Europe BV located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.
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Role Overview
The HR Manager (France) will be fully responsible for overseeing and managing all human resources activities for the France entity. This role combines strategic HR leadership and hands-on operational delivery, ensuring full compliance with French labour law while supporting business growth and organisational development.
As the key HR lead in France, the HR Manager will act as a trusted business partner to local management, driving people strategies aligned with company objectives, and serving as the primary point of contact for all employee-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
HR Leadership & Overall HR Management: Take full ownership of all HR activities in France, ensuring smooth and compliant HR operations.
HR Leadership & Overall HR Management: Act as the main HR advisor to the Country Manager and local leadership team.
HR Leadership & Overall HR Management: Translate global and regional HR strategies into effective local implementation.
HR Leadership & Overall HR Management: Build and continuously improve HR processes, policies, and governance frameworks.
Employee Relations & French Labour Law Compliance: Manage all employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, exits, and restructurings.
Employee Relations & French Labour Law Compliance: Ensure full compliance with French labour law, collective agreements, and internal policies.
Employee Relations & French Labour Law Compliance: Lead relations with employee representative bodies (CSE), including elections, consultations, and negotiations.
Employee Relations & French Labour Law Compliance: Coordinate with external legal counsel when required and manage labour-related risks.
Recruitment & Talent Management: Oversee end-to-end recruitment for France, partnering closely with hiring managers.
Recruitment & Talent Management: Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to support business expansion.
Recruitment & Talent Management: Drive onboarding, probation management, and early engagement initiatives.
Recruitment & Talent Management: Support talent development, succession planning, and learning programs.
Performance, Compensation & Benefits: Lead performance management cycles, ensuring consistency and fairness.
Performance, Compensation & Benefits: Manage local compensation and benefits processes in alignment with group policies and market practices.
Performance, Compensation & Benefits: Support annual salary review and bonus processes.
Performance, Compensation & Benefits: Monitor pay structures and contribute to reward optimisation.
HR Operations & Projects: Ensure accurate HR administration, employee data management, and HR reporting.
HR Operations & Projects: Coordinate payroll and benefits administration with external providers and internal finance teams.
HR Operations & Projects: Lead or contribute to HR projects such as organisational change, employee engagement, wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
HR Operations & Projects: Support audits and internal controls related to HR processes.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
8+ years of HR experience, with solid exposure to both strategic and operational HR roles.
Proven experience managing HR matters in France, with strong knowledge of French labour law.
Experience working with employee representative bodies (CSE).
Ability to work autonomously and manage a broad HR scope in a fast-growing environment.
Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Hands-on mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
professional working proficiency in English and frence required.