HR Specialist Europe

EC International Group is a global player in Prototype Manufacturing & Low-Volume Production in plastic & metal materials for demanding industrial sectors including aerospace, defense & military, space & telecommunications, robotics, automotive, medical and energy.

Our core manufacturing capabilities include:

• CNC machining
• 3D printing
• Extrusion

We operate 13 locations across Europe and Asia , including subsidiaries, R&D centers, sales offices, manufacturing facilities and headquarters.

As part of our continued international growth, we are strengthening our Human Resources organisation in Europe and are looking for an HR Specialist Europe .

Join a young, dynamic and international industrial Group and play an active role in developing our people, managers, culture and European organisation.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director Europe , the HR Specialist Europe will support the development and execution of EC International Group's HR strategy across its European entities.

This is a broad, hands-on HR role covering the full employee lifecycle, combining operational HR responsibilities with employee development, performance management, recruitment, engagement, Team Spirit, manager support and organisational development.

The role goes beyond traditional personnel administration.

You will work closely with managers and employees across Europe, identify HR needs and people-related challenges, propose practical solutions and ensure effective follow‑up.

Your mission will be to contribute directly to:

• Recruiting and integrating the right people
• Developing employees and managers
• Strengthening performance and accountability
• Improving employee engagement and retention
• Building Team Spirit and collaboration
• Supporting managers in people-related decisions
• Improving and harmonising HR processes across Europe
• Providing reliable HR data and reporting
• Supporting the continued growth and transformation of the Group

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Define recruitment needs with managers and prepare job descriptions
• Manage job advertising, sourcing, candidate screening and initial HR interviews
• Coordinate interviews and participate in candidate selection
• Prepare employment offers and coordinate pre‑employment requirements
• Organise onboarding and support the successful integration of new employees
• Monitor probation periods and identify potential integration issues
• Prepare employment contracts, amendments and HR documentation
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding administration
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Monitor leave, absences, sick leave and other HR information
• Collect and review payroll variables in coordination with payroll providers
• Support salary reviews, bonuses, benefits and compensation processes
• Contribute to improving and digitalising HR processes

Performance, Training & Talent Development

• Coordinate annual performance review processes
• Support managers in defining objectives and KPIs
• Support performance evaluations and Performance Improvement Plans when required
• Identify high‑potential employees and contribute to Talent Reviews
• Identify training needs and coordinate internal and external training
• Support career development, internal mobility and succession planning
• Contribute to the development of managerial and leadership capabilities

Employee Relations, Engagement & Team Spirit

• Act as an accessible and trusted HR contact for employees
• Support managers and employees in people‑related situations
• Facilitate communication and contribute to conflict resolution
• Monitor employee satisfaction, motivation and engagement
• Identify potential retention risks and recommend appropriate actions
• Organise Team Building initiatives, internal events and employee activities
• Promote collaboration between departments, countries and locations
• Strengthen employees' sense of belonging to EC International Group

Team Building is a tool. Team Spirit, cohesion and engagement are the results we want to achieve.

Employment Law & HR Compliance

• Support compliance with employment legislation and HR procedures
• Monitor relevant employment‑law developments
• Support disciplinary and termination processes when required
• Coordinate with external employment lawyers and HR advisers
• Identify HR and employment‑related risks and recommend corrective actions
• Support employee‑data confidentiality and HR compliance

Given the European scope of the position, you are not expected to personally master employment law in every European country, but you must be able to identify risks and work effectively with appropriate local specialists.

HR Organisation, KPI & Reporting

• Support the development and harmonisation of European HR policies and processes
• Maintain job descriptions and organisational charts
• Help clarify roles, responsibilities and organisational structures
• Develop and maintain an HR Dashboard Europe
• Monitor key HR indicators including headcount, recruitment, turnover, absenteeism, payroll costs, training, performance and engagement
• Transform HR data into clear and actionable information for Management
• Advise managers on recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and employee relations
• Support managers in handling underperformance and sensitive employee situations
• Help managers strengthen communication, leadership and Team Spirit
• Constructively challenge managers when necessary
• Support the Human Resources Director Europe in workforce planning and organisational development
• Participate in HR transformation projects
• Support the integration of new entities and potential acquisitions

PROFILE REQUIRED:

You are the right candidate if you have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Human Resources as an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, HR Business Partner or similar role
• Broad hands‑on experience across several HR disciplines
• Strong recruitment and onboarding experience
• Experience in personnel administration and payroll processes
• Experience in performance management and employee development
• Experience supporting managers on HR and employee‑related matters
• Good knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
• Experience within an international and/or multi‑site organisation
• Strong HR reporting and analytical capabilities
• Experience using HRIS, ATS or other HR management systems
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• A university degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Administration, Management or a related field

Experience within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering or B2B environment would be a strong advantage.

Experience within a fast-growing or international organisation , particularly involving organisational transformation or acquisitions, would also be highly valued.

KEY SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong listening and relationship‑building abilities
• High degree of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism
• Ability to manage sensitive employee situations
• Ability to advise and constructively challenge managers
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Analytical and solution‑oriented mindset
• High level of autonomy, accountability and reliability
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to operate effectively in an international and multicultural environment
• Positive, proactive and people‑oriented mindset
• Strong Team Spirit
• Fluent French is essential
• Professional English is essential
• German, Spanish, Italian or another European language would be an advantage

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

The HR Specialist Europe will be expected to contribute directly to measurable improvements in:

• Recruitment effectiveness and time to hire
• Successful onboarding and probation periods
• HR administration and payroll accuracy
• Performance review completion
• Employee training and development
• Employee engagement and satisfaction
• Team Spirit and internal collaboration
• Employee retention and voluntary turnover
• HR compliance
• HR process harmonisation
• HR data and reporting quality

Specific annual objectives and KPIs will be defined together with the Human Resources Director Europe and aligned with the Group's overall objectives.

WHY JOIN US?

• A fast-growing international industrial Group
• A key role in building our European HR organisation
• A genuine European scope
• A broad HR position covering the full employee lifecycle
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• Direct interaction with managers and Management
• The opportunity to directly influence employee engagement, development and retention
• The opportunity to help shape HR processes rather than simply administer them
• Exposure to multiple countries, cultures, industries and technologies
• Participation in the Group's international expansion and future acquisitions
• A young, dynamic and multicultural environment
• A family-owned company where entrepreneurship and human values matter

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Position: HR Specialist Europe

Reporting to: Human Resources Director Europe

Department: Human Resources Europe

Geographical scope: Europe

Management responsibility: None initially

Location: Rumilly, France

Travel: Occasional travel throughout Europe

Start date: As soon as possible

Remuneration: Attractive package depending on experience and profile

Ready to help develop our Human Resources organisation across Europe?

Join EC International Group and contribute directly to the development of our employees, managers, Team Spirit and European organisation while supporting the next stage of our international growth.

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