Directeur·trice des Ressources Humaines H/F - FoxGroup

FoxRH cabinet de recrutement spécialisé en RH et paie recrute pour son client entreprise du secteur du retail son DRH France.

ROLE PURPOSE

- Work closely with the France Operations Director to drive People and Culture strategies across the French market
- Lead all HR operations in France
- Deliver a high level of HR service and foster a best-in-class work environment to attract, retain and develop top talent
- Act as a role model for the company's values and principles

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business

- Support leadership in defining and evolving the organizational structure
- Build and implement a 1-3 year HR strategy aligned with business objectives
- Support operational leaders on day-to-day HR matters
- Oversee HR policies and tools

People Development

- Oversee workforce planning and succession planning
- Lead talent development strategies and processes (training, performance, promotion) in collaboration with HR teams
- Drive employee engagement and motivation initiatives across all levels
- Manage and optimize the training plan and related legal obligations
- Oversee Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

- Manage bonus and incentive schemes across all levels
- Benchmark market practices and advise leadership on compensation trends
- Lead annual negotiations with employee representatives

Employee Relations

- Act as escalation point for complex employee relations matters
- Coach managers and employees on HR topics
- Handle sensitive disciplinary and grievance cases

Employee Representative Relations

- Ensure effective communication and partnership with employee representatives and works council
- Lead complex discussions with unions alongside relevant stakeholders
- Chair the Works Council (CSE)
- Act as key contact for external labor authorities when required
- Ensure proper application of collective agreements and legal requirements

Payroll & HRIS

- Oversee payroll operations, systems, and processes
- Optimize payroll processes to ensure accuracy and data quality
- Act as decision-maker on HRIS and payroll-related changes
- Collaborate with European and global teams on systems and improvements

Labor Relations & Compliance

- Oversee labor relations and ensure full compliance with local regulations

Management

- Recruit, build, and develop a team of HR professionals (generalists and specialists)

Additional Responsibilities

- Build and manage the HR budget, including vendor selection
- Ensure accurate HR reporting
- Continuously improve HR processes and tools
- Collaborate with European and global HR teams
- Contribute to cross-functional and ad hoc projects
- Represent the company externally when required

Background

- Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
- Significant HR experience (10-12+ years) in a generalist role, including payroll and labor law
- Experience in retail or hospitality
- Experience in an international environment
- Experience in Management

Skills & Competencies

- Strong ability to build trust at all levels of the organization
- Proven leadership and team development skills
- Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities
- High adaptability and resilience
- Business and results-oriented
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Innovative and proactive mindset
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in English
- Willingness to travel across France regularly