Principal HR Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Assist in the complete employee lifecycle processes in France and Germany, encompassing onboarding, employee changes, transfers, and offboarding.

• Facilitate a seamless onboarding experience for new employees by preparing necessary documentation and coordinating onboarding activities.

• Maintain employee records and HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with legal and organizational requirements.

• Oversee changes to employee-related data such as working hours, leave administration, and updates related to benefits.

• Organize and manage activities related to the French Works Council/CSE, including preparation, consultation needs, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

• Offer guidance and support to managers on employee relations issues and local employment standards.

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and leadership on employee cases involving performance issues, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.

• Serve as a reliable point of contact for employees and managers regarding people-related inquiries.

• Ensure adherence to local labor laws and employment regulations.

• Assist in payroll preparation by managing employee data and variable payroll inputs.

• Oversee compensation and benefits administration processes.

• Work with payroll teams to guarantee timely and accurate processing.

• Handle the administrative components of the French training plan and related legal obligations.

• Coordinate occupational health appointments and associated processes.

• Promote workplace well-being and initiatives to enhance employee engagement.

• Act as an advocate for disability matters where applicable.

• Analyze HR data to aid decision-making and provide operational insights.

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track essential HR metrics.

• Identify opportunities to enhance People Operations processes and improve employee experience.

• Lead or participate in HR initiatives and projects to ensure their successful execution.

• Collaborate with global HR teams to support both regional and global programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 8-10 years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or Employee Relations roles.

• Extensive experience managing French Works Council/CSE processes independently.

• Strong understanding of French labor laws.

• Experience in supporting HR operations and employee lifecycle activities in Germany.

• Knowledge of HRIS systems, with a preference for Workday.

• Must be fluent in both French and English, possessing strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work autonomously.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience in HR organizations that require a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

• Skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.

• A process improvement mindset focused on enhancing the employee experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Skillsoft offers the flexibility of remote work arrangements.

• Employee wellness programs are available.