Senior Manager, HRBP and Employee Relations

<p>The Human Resources department at INSEAD focuses on talent development and management, implementing strategies to attract, train, and retain top professionals. It plays a key role in promoting a culture of learning and innovation within the institution.</p> <p>INSEAD is seeking a  <strong>Senior Manager, HRBP and Employee Relations </strong>to join our Human Resources department. This is a<strong> full-time, permanent position</strong> based at  our <strong>Europe Campus in Fontainebleau, France</strong>. A hybrid working model is in place – 3 days on campus, 2 days from home. </p> <p><strong><u>About the job</u></strong></p> <p>The <strong>Senior Manager, HRBP and Employee Relations </strong>supports the President of the CSE as lead negotiator with trade unions, managing negotiations and collective agreements, while also acting as an HR Business Partner for a specific team, providing tailored HR guidance alongside their core responsibilities.</p> <p><strong><u>Your role within the team</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the HR teams with operational labour law expertise and counsel in areas of collective and individual labour law </li> <li>Support President of CSE/lead negotiator with trade unions in the redaction of collective agreements and preparation of CSE/TU negotiations/meeting preparation and meetings with Labor Inspection. Manage the calendar of social legal obligations. Manage employee representative elections</li> <li>Act as a business partner for one department (perimeter to be confirmed) with the management of the HRD </li> <li>Support the HR teams in their dealings with government bodies (URSSAF, DREETS, …)</li> <li>Provide legal support to HR data integrity management (part of the data integrity team led by the Legal Department)</li> <li>Maintain a permanent legal watch on changes in labour legislation </li> <li>Ensure management actions and decisions are following local employment law in all our geographies</li> <li>Review employment documents</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>The ideal candidate profile</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree, preferably in HR, Law or equivalent</li> <li>A minimum of 5-8 years in a similar HR role with a strong track record in multinational companies</li> <li>Skilled at offering practical and strategic guidance to both managers and employees</li> <li>Solid understanding of French Labour Law, individual and collective</li> <li>Proven experience in multicultural, international settings, with a strong capacity for cultural adaptability</li> <li>Proficiency in spoken and written French and English, enabling clear communication within a global organization</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Personal Attributes</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Highly energetic with a proactive approach to tackling responsibilities</li> <li>Detail-oriented and thorough in work</li> <li>Consistently committed to producing high-quality outcomes</li> <li>Service-oriented, providing strong support to colleagues</li> <li>Positive, team-oriented, and resilient under pressure</li> <li>Committed to continuous learning and professional growth</li> <li>Fair and objective in decision-making</li> <li>Upholds integrity and high ethical standards</li> <li>Willing to take decisive actions and make challenging choices when needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>Kindly submit your application along with a CV in English. </strong></p> <p></p> At INSEAD, we are proud of our strong international presence and deep connections to the global business community. Guided by our core values : <b>diversity, independence, rigour, and entrepreneurial spirit</b>, we foster a <b>collaborative</b> environment where <b>empathy</b> and <b>integrity</b> are at the heart of every interaction. With a commitment to <b>professionalism</b> and a <b>client-focused</b> approach, we encourage our team to embrace a <b>growth mindset</b>, driving innovation and delivering exceptional results. If you’re passionate about working with a dynamic, globally-minded team that values closeness to its clients and thrives on new challenges, we’d love to hear from you!  Join our vibrant community and help shape the future of business education!    Diversity is one of INSEAD’s founding values and as such we commit to cultivating a community that pursues equity, exemplifies inclusion and cherishes diversity in all its dimensions. Our jobs are open to all talents, so apply and join us!