People Services Generalist - French Speaker
About the role
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Our team
About Sanofi
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
With respect to People Services (PS) operations in the Budapest Hub, the following areas are covered on a European or Global scale
- People Life Cycle Management
- Knowledge Base Management and Employee Query Handling
- External Workforce Management
- Global Learning Services
- Quality, Performance, Employee Master Data & Reporting
- Mobility Services
Main responsibilities
- Create employee contracts, oversee and complete all required steps of the hiring process, coordinate with different stakeholders to provide an efficient and seamless onboarding experience
- Manage the employee job change process in Workday and related systems
- Administer termination activities, ensure smooth & compliant off-boarding
- Ensure all systems are up to date throughout the entire lifecycle of the employee
- Manage all documents related to people life cycle management (preparation, collection, validation, archiving)
- Provide general support on employee related questions (Level 1) and be engaged in the Customer Service process in Service Now
- Handle direct queries from employees via phone calls
- Address operational issues, investigate and follow up to resolution in an effective and timely manner
- Execute in compliance with Sanofi policies relevant guidelines, including GDPR and French labor law
- Complete all activities as per the global Core Model and operational KPIs
- Participate in local /global projects, contributing to the implementation of new initiatives
- Train & support new joiners and existing team members (if required)
Experience
- Fresh graduate/ early career, expressing interest in HR
- General understanding of HR processes and activities is advantage
Soft and technical skills
- Computer literate and familiar with HR / Human Capital Management related tools & systems as e.g., Workday is advantage
- Familiar with Ticketing Management tools (such as ServiceNow) is advantage
- User level of Microsoft Office Suit (Excel, Word etc.)
- Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner
- Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with People Services front line teams with an end-to-end mindset
- Good communication skills, attentive to customer needs & feedback
- Organized and structured to execute tasks according to deadlines, attention to details is crucial
Education
- Degree with HR or business administration or equivalent experience
Languages
- English and French language knowledge (min. B2-C1) is a must & knowledge of other European language is welcome
Why choose us?
- Work where global operations meet bold ambition - lead transformation initiatives that directly enable life-changing treatments to reach patients faster
- Accelerate your career through cross-functional collaboration, international exposure, and leadership of enterprise-scale programs
- Create value from day one - drive simplification, efficiency, and measurable business outcomes aligned to Sanofi's Take the Lead strategy
- Bring bold ideas to life with cutting-edge transformation methodologies, operational excellence frameworks, and global program management tools
- Collaborate with curious, open-minded colleagues across borders, functions, and cultures as part of our expanding Business Operations unit
- Find your place in a workspace designed for you - modern offices in Budapest, flexible working arrangements, and benefits that support your wellbeing and growth
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, click Apply and let's start the conversation!
Join an Award-Winning Team at Sanofi Budapest Hub!
Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
BSC Investor of the Year 2025
PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
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