HR Manager, France - Paris - Solenis LLC

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We are seeking an **HR Manager France** to support approximately **400 employees across our three legal entities** in France. This is a **hands-on, senior generalist role** with a strong emphasis on **labour relations**, **employee relations**, and **operational HR leadership** within a **multinational, matrix environment**. The role plays a critical part in supporting the business through ongoing transformation and post-merger integration, while ensuring full compliance with French labour law and alignment with Solenis' global HR framework. The HR Manager acts as the **primary HR authority in France**, fully **owns local HR delivery**, **employee relations, and union processes**, while **acting as a trusted advisor to local leadership** and contributing to local HR strategies that support business needs. The role plays a key part in supporting post-merger integration, optimizing HR processes, and strengthening employee engagement and performance, while ensuring alignment with Solenis' global HR direction.* Implement global and regional compensation & benefits programs locally.* Provide insights on local market practices to global COE teams.* Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements (pay, pensions, insurances).* Lead day-to-day HR operations, ensure efficient execution and continuous process improvement.* Monitor HR metrics, risks, and budget alignment.* Support HR systems implementation and data-driven decision-making.* Monitor HR-related spend for France to ensure alignment with budget expectations.* Ensure consistent HR documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.* **5 – 7+ years' experience** in a senior HR generalist role (HR Manager or Senior HRBP), ideally within a an international or multicultural environments and matrix structures.* **Strong, hands-on expertise in French labour law and union relations** is essential.* Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases and social dialogue.* Experience leading and developing HR teams with a strong operational background in managing end-to-end HR service delivery.* Background in compensation & benefits implementation within larger organizations.* Demonstrated ability delivering change initiatives and supporting cultural transformation.* **Native-level French and professional-level English (C1/C2)**.* Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability, including interaction with global COEs.* Master's degree (Bac+5) in Human Resources, Labour Law, or equivalent.* High level of operational credibility and sound judgement, capable of translating strategy into action.* Ability to balance compliance, business pragmatism, and employee experience.* Strong resilience and confidence in managing sensitive and high-stakes situations.* Ability to work autonomously, while aligning with global frameworks.* Clear, influential communication with stakeholders at all levels.* Problem-solving capability with a data-driven, analytical mindset.* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Accompagner les activités de recrutement et garantir des parcours d'intégration efficaces.* Piloter les campagnes de performance et d'évaluation en assurant équité et cohérence.* Déployer les actions de formation et de développement des compétences.* Contribuer aux réflexions sur la gestion des talents et la succession.* Mettre en œuvre localement les programmes de rémunération et d'avantages sociaux globaux et régionaux.* Apporter une expertise sur les pratiques de marché locales auprès des équipes COE globales.* Garantir la conformité légale et réglementaire (paie, retraite, assurances, obligations sociales).* Superviser les opérations RH quotidiennes et conduire l'amélioration continue des processus.* Suivre les indicateurs RH, les risques et l'alignement budgétaire.* Contribuer au déploiement des outils et systèmes RH et à une prise de décision fondée sur les données.* Assurer la qualité de la documentation RH, du reporting et la préparation aux audits.* **5 à 7+ ans d'expérience dans un rôle RH généraliste senior** (HR Manager ou HR Business Partner Senior), idéalement dans un environnement international, multiculturel et matriciel.* **Expertise opérationnelle confirmée en droit du travail français et en relations sociales** (impératif).* Expérience avérée dans la gestion de situations complexes en relations individuelles et collectives.* Expérience en management et développement d'équipe RH, avec une forte orientation opérationnelle.* Solide expérience en déploiement de politiques de rémunération et d'avantages sociaux.* Capacité démontrée à accompagner le changement et les transformations organisationnelles.* **Français langue maternelle et anglais professionnel courant (C1/C2)**.* Excellentes capacités d'influence et de gestion des parties prenantes, y compris au niveau international.* Diplôme Bac+5 en Ressources Humaines, Droit social ou équivalent.* Forte crédibilité opérationnelle et excellent discernement.* Capacité à concilier conformité légale, pragmatisme business et expérience collaborateur.* Résilience et assurance dans la gestion de situations sensibles et à fort enjeu.* Autonomie dans l'exécution tout en respectant les cadres globaux.* Communication claire, structurée et impactante à tous les niveaux.* Approche analytique et orientée données.* Capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités dans un environnement dynamique.Même si vous ne répondez pas à 100 % des critères, si vous avez une solide expérience en **dialogue social**, en **droit du travail** et en **environnements complexes**, nous vous encourageons vivement à postuler.At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan; and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or in the field, consider joining our team.Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.For additional information about Solenis, please visit or follow us on social media.
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