HR Partner Retail EMEA (Europe South)

About Goodyear

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

Why this role matters

As HR Partner Retail EMEA (Europe South), you will play a critical role in shaping the people agenda for our Retail organization. You will partner closely with business leaders to drive performance, engagement, and cultural alignment across diverse markets (France, Spain, Portugal and Italy), ensuring our people strategies enable growth, compliance, and a strong employee experience in a fast‑paced, multinational environment.

What will you do

• Partner with Retail stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals and local labor regulations
• Act as a cultural ambassador, embedding the company’s values, vision, and inclusive culture across the Retail organization
• Drive core HR activities including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and learning & development
• Drive change management initiatives, supporting leaders and teams through organizational transformation
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise and Shared Services to deliver efficient, end-to-end HR solutions
• Use HR data and insights to identify trends, support outcomes, and continuously improve workforce effectiveness

What will you bring

• University degree in Human Resources, Management, Labor Law, or a related field
• 7+ years of HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience in an international and matrixed organization (in manufacturing or retail environment, preferably in automotive or similar sector)
• Extensive knowledge of French Labor Law, including work councils and policies
• Proven impact in staffing, talent management, compensation, change management and people interventions
• Strong coaching skills with experience in guiding leaders and teams through complex situations
• Analytical skills and very good knowledge of MS Office (including MS Excel)
• Business acumen with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Fluency in English and French; additional European language is an asset

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state‑of‑the‑art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com. Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.