Manager, Human Resources

Job Purpose

As the Human Resources Manager for our manufacturing and technical center site in Blois, France, you will lead the local HR agenda end‑to‑end and act as a strategic partner to the Site Manager and leadership team. You will translate PHINIA’s global people strategy into local priorities that support safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement, while ensuring full compliance with French labour legislation and site agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function and team for the site, driving the annual HR plan, budget, workforce planning and key people metrics aligned with plant objectives (safety, quality, delivery, cost).
• Advise and coach site leadership on organization design, leadership capability and change management; ensure HR priorities are embedded in daily operations and continuous improvement routines.
• Recommend and implement innovative HR practices, systems and policies that improve efficiency and employee experience.
• Lead employee relations on site with a strong shop‑floor presence; build constructive social dialogue and act as HR lead for employee representatives/CSE.
• Ensure compliance with French labour law, collective agreements/site agreements, social security requirements and HSE obligations.
• Manage disciplinary procedures and investigations (including sanctions and dismissals) in line with French legal requirements.
• Lead recruitment and selection efforts, ensuring fair and inclusive practices; partner with global teams and local agencies to attract, select and onboard talent.
• Support employer branding activities in France to strengthen PHINIA’s reputation as an employer of choice.
• Ensure compliance with French employment and payroll regulations; maintain accurate HR administration and statutory documentation.
• Support and administer compensation and benefits programs; oversee payroll inputs and monthly processes.
• Build and deliver the site training plan, ensuring coverage of mandatory training and skill development.
• Drive talent and performance management processes, supporting succession planning and leadership development.
• Represent PHINIA in local community and CSR activities; support initiatives that promote employee engagement, recognition and belonging.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or a related discipline (preferred).
• Professional HR certifications are a plus.
• 8–10+ years of related experience with increasing responsibility, including 3–5+ years as HR Manager.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial site in France (shift environment), including social dialogue with employee representatives/CSE.
• Strong working knowledge of French labour law, employee relations practices and HSE/occupational health requirements in an industrial setting.

Key Job Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills; build trust and maintain positive relationships at all levels.
• Effective communication skills in French and English (required).
• Organizational and multitasking skills; manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident and credible presence; influence and collaborate across teams and hierarchies.
• Integrity and ethics; transparency and fairness.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Workday or a similar HRIS system is an advantage.
• Legal and compliance awareness; knowledge of local employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

Key Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Business Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Ethics & Values
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Informing
• Motivating Others
• Organizational Agility

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.