People Relations Senior/ Expert- SAP France F/H

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The Role :

As part of People & Culture Services, the People Relations team is responsible for ensuring a consistent and fair people relations management for complex and sensitive employee matters, involuntary terminations, restructurings, consequence, and performance management, also managing cross people topics/ initiatives according to the People Relations portfolio.  

Key responsibility is the management of individual employee cases which require special focus and care in assigned countries where core tasks include:  

• Ensure Execution of People Relations Strategy: Act as a responsible end to end case manager/ coordinator, creating a trustful environment to deliver a first-class experience to all internal and external stakeholders, including employees, managers, and partners. 

• Regional Responsibility: Responsible for a cluster of multiple EMEA/MEE countries ensuring compliance with local legislation in alignment with relevant partners. 

• Consultation and Case Management: Provide consultation and manage cases related to individual sensitive topics (e.g., workplace issues, health, performance & consequence management). 

• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders while executing end-to-end on the People Relations Portfolio. 

• Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and refinement of services. 

• People Topics and Initiatives: Manage people topics and initiatives relevant to assigned countries/regions, such as e.g. restructuring programs and return-to-work programs, ensuring the highest quality standards. 

To strengthen our EMEA North engagement, we´re looking to hire a dedicated People Relations Partner to support our France based portfolio with the opportunity to extend country assignments based on knowledge and expertise. 

Your Profile: 

As People Relations Senior/ Expert – SAP France (f/m/d) you help us establish structures and processes around these tasks, based on your solid People Relations expertise. You drive and execute on processes around critical and sensitive tasks, through high human touch and professionalism. Beyond that, you bring passion for people topics and the willingness to learn and work yourself into content-related tasks to further develop services for your assigned countries. 

• Proven Experience: Minimum of 6 years in HR or equivalent business roles.  

• People Relations Expertise: Deep understanding of HR practices, policies, and strong advisory skills.  

• Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with labor/employment laws in EMEA/MEE countries; employment law degree is a plus.  

• Conflict Resolution: Experienced in conflict management and critical problem solving, with strong mediation skills.  

• Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: High empathy, strong communication skills in English and French, and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels. 

• Crisis Management: Ability to multitask, prioritize, and resolve high-stress situations with calmness and diplomacy.  

• Passion and Professionalism: Passionate about topics of people, with a structured mindset and ability to handle sensitive issues professionally. 

Meet your team: 

We are a team of seven People Relations Partners, managing multiple country clusters across the EMEA/MEE region to execute the People Relations Portfolio together with our stakeholders. We believe in a can-do mentality with a high sense of empathy, togetherness, mutual trust and eye-level communication within the team. Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team and contribute to creating a trustful and collaborative environment. 

Please apply for the position by submitting your CV and cover letter. 

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Requisition ID: 408202  | Work Area: Human Resources  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.