Directeur.trice des Ressources Humaines

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