Our client has a generalist HR role, responsible for partnering with management across the Europe & Africa region with particular focus on France, Germany and Italy.

Responsibilities

 Become a trusted Business Partner in E&A region by building strong and productive relationships with management at Director level and below.
 In conjunction with HR Director, translate business plans into specific HR initiatives and projects.
 Coach and support managers to raise their capability to lead and manage change, raise organizational performance and reinforce corporate culture and values
 Work in partnership with global HR colleagues to implement HR initiatives
 Partner with the HR Consultant, EA to ensure HR compliance with employment legislation in each of the E&A countries in relation to handbooks, employment contracts, changing terms and conditions of employment, terminations and employee relations issues.
 Partner with the business to manage complex E&A ER issues .
 Ensure HRSC processes accurately incorporate all requirements of EA schemes.
 Administer global programs, procedures and plans related to HR activities.
 Conducts termination interviews and compiles statistical reports and information. Ensures that legal requirements are met in terms of employee relations to minimize exposure to liability.

Key Skills & Requirements

 Fluent English and German required. With French or Italian desirable
 Previous experience of managing French & German employee relations issues
 Previous experience in a HR generalist role supporting a European client group
 Experience gained with a Global organization in the technology sector would be a distinct advantage
 Exposure to supporting a European wide employee base
 CIPD qualified would be a distinct advantage
 Experience of Oracle 11i system advantageous
 Strong business acumen and commercial focus
 Comfortable working in a fast paced, results driven organization
 Excellent organizational and time management skills
 Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills