HR Generalist, French Speaking

New Balance

. Provide operational HR support with special focus on France and multiple South Europe countries .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeParis • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Advisory and Generalist functions, with a strong focus on French employment law and employee relations. Proficient in managing HR processes across multiple countries while ensuring compliance with local regulations and policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Advisory ExperienceFluency In English And FrenchKnowledge Of French Employment LawWorkday/HRIS ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee Relations ManagementAbsence ManagementOnboarding And Offboarding CoordinationData Analysis And ReportingHR Policy Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailProactive MindsetDiscretion And Professionalism

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayHRISMS Office

Industry Keywords

Multi-Country HR SupportRetail EnvironmentService-Driven EnvironmentEmployee Engagement InitiativesConfidential Information Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational HR support with special focus on France and multiple South Europe countries
Act as first-line advisory support for managers and associates on HR policies, procedures and day-to-day queries
Coach and support managers on absence, disciplinary, grievance, parental and flexible-working matters
Support consistent application of employment law and HR policies across countries
Manage employee-relations casework end-to-end
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding with the HR Operations team
Support manager training sessions on HR policies and procedures
Maintain accurate data in HR systems such as Workday
Monitor and manage shared HR inboxes
Support probation reviews, right-to-work checks, documentation and contractual changes
Maintain HR documentation and update policies and associate-facing materials
Support reporting and data analysis on absence and employee-relations metrics
Contribute to HR projects and initiatives across the territory
Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
Monitor sickness and absence trends and provide guidance in line with local laws
Provide office-management cover when required
Oversee new-starter packs and replenishment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in an HR Advisory/Generalist role within a fast-paced, service-driven environment
Fluent in English and French, written and spoken
Additional European language(s) are an advantage
Experience working in a multi-country and/or retail or matrix environment is highly desirable
Solid understanding of French employee relations and HR processes
Working knowledge of French employment law, with willingness to develop broader knowledge
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proactive, hands-on and solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Systems proficiency; Workday/HRIS experience is advantageous
MS Office is essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates
Support for workplace adjustments and considerations where required
Employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives