People Operations Senior Associate

Responsibilities

• Act as a proactive business partner and advisor to managers in France, guiding people strategies and legally sound actions.
• Manage employee relations, including disciplinary processes, grievance procedures, and internal investigations.
• Serve as an employee advocate, facilitating conflict resolution and guiding career progression.
• Coordinate social dialogue and compliance, specifically managing the Comité Social et Économique (CSE) and consultation agendas.
• Oversee health and safety governance, including DUERP risk-mapping and occupational health oversight.
• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, payroll input, benefits administration, and compliant offboarding.
• Maintain data integrity within Workday and ensure compliance with French labor standards.

Requirements

• University degree in Human Resources Management, Employment Law, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in an Employee Relations or HR Generalist role in France.
• Mandatory experience coordinating with French Works Councils (CSE).
• Deep knowledge of French employment law (Code du Travail) and collective bargaining agreements.
• Fluency in both French and English.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, MS Office, and Workday.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude or Gemini) to optimize HR workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transitioning from a legal background into an operational HR track.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex crisis situations.

Benefits

• Hybrid work organization (12 days in office per month) and flexible working hours.
• Wellness allowance and access to professional mental health support.
• Learning and development opportunities and a referral bonus policy.
• Meal Vouchers (Swile) and 50% transportation reimbursement (Navigo).
• Private Health Insurance (Mutuelle) and Gymlib subscription.
• Hybrid monthly allowance for electricity and internet.

About the Company

EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our purpose is to guide all companies toward a sustainable world by analyzing data and building sustainability scorecards that provide actionable insights into environmental, social, and ethical risks.