HR Generalist France
Job Summary
Job Description
- Manage HR processes in Workday
- Handle VISA requests, job offers, and onboarding sessions
- Coordinate absence management with our central team
- Collect payroll elements with our local payroll expert and ADP
- Respond to employee queries via Workday case management
- Create and maintain local HR communications
- Support global HR campaigns and tailor them for France
- Develop engaging HR content and articles in Workday
- Coordinate training needs with managers and external consultants
- Manage OPCO relations with our consultant
- Assist with Works Council topics at both country and legal entity levels
- Support senior leaders in Works Council interactions
- Prepare reports and legal documentation for consultations
- A degree in HR, Law, Business Management, or similar
- 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist or operational role
- Strong knowledge of French employment law and HR administration
- Experience with Workday and ADP payroll systems
- Solid skills in Excel and the MS Office suite
- Fluency in French and strong English communication skills
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Laptop and mobile phone
- A diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
5 skills required
Job Details
HR Generalist – France
Make an Impact Where It Matters Most
Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level in a dynamic, international environment? As our HR Generalist for France, you’ll be at the heart of our people operations—supporting employees, collaborating with leaders, and driving meaningful HR initiatives.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be involved in a wide range of HR activities, including:
HR Operations & Administration
- Manage HR processes in Workday
- Handle VISA requests, job offers, and onboarding sessions
- Coordinate absence management with our central team
- Collect payroll elements with our local payroll expert and ADP
- Respond to employee queries via Workday case management
HR Communication & Engagement
- Create and maintain local HR communications
- Support global HR campaigns and tailor them for France
- Develop engaging HR content and articles in Workday
- Coordinate training needs with managers and external consultants
- Manage OPCO relations with our consultant
Works Councils & Legal Support
- Assist with Works Council topics at both country and legal entity levels
- Support senior leaders in Works Council interactions
- Prepare reports and legal documentation for consultations
Why You’ll Love This Role
✨ No two days are the same. One day you’re diving into payroll, the next you’re shaping learning experiences for our teams.
🤝 You’ll work closely with a supportive, tight-knit HR team that values collaboration and open communication.
About You
You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. You bring:
- A degree in HR, Law, Business Management, or similar
- 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist or operational role
- Strong knowledge of French employment law and HR administration
- Experience with Workday and ADP payroll systems
- Solid skills in Excel and the MS Office suite
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Fluency in French and strong English communication skills
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Laptop and mobile phone
- A diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
About Wolters Kluwer
We’re a global technology company that empowers professionals with expert solutions. Every day, we help advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world.
Ready to Apply?
Click the Apply button or reach out to Claudia Funk at
📧 claudia.funk@wolterskluwer.com
📞 +31 6 15136211
If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
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About The Company
Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, and corporate performance and ESG sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2022 annual revenues of €5.5 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
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