Senior People Advisor

, you will play a key role in our HR team based in Paris, delivering expert guidance and support across the employee lifecycle and supporting people leaders and HR colleagues. Reporting to the Director of People Experience and Advisory, you will represent the EMEA HR function as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor to associates and managers.

With deep knowledge of HR policies, processes, and frameworks - combined with local expertise and service excellence - you'll help create a high-quality associate and leader experience. You will handle complex advisory cases, working closely with People Relations and Legal, and act as a change agent during organizational transformations.

This role will also provide input into continuous improvement efforts across policies, processes, and service delivery, collaborating with People Operations, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and Centres of Excellence (CoEs).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for complex HR advisory matters, providing coaching and guidance to associates and people leaders.
• Lead HR support for small scale transition or change initiatives, ensuring smooth aftercare and integration.
• Manage informal complaints and conflicts (excluding cases of discrimination or harassment), escalating where appropriate.
• Collaborate with CoEs to develop and communicate HR policies, ensuring knowledge articles and team training materials are up to date.
• Deliver excellent service to associates and leaders, ensuring requests are addressed professionally and efficiently.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to HR service delivery, using data insights and feedback.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions (e.g., compliance workshops, performance management training, EMEA People Manager Connect sessions), especially when local language delivery is required.
• Support organizational change initiatives by coaching managers and associates, working closely with HRBPs and acting as a point of escalation for the People Services team.
• Translate HR policies into actionable support across key HR processes (e.g., onboarding, offboarding, performance, well-being, compensation, benefits, training, disciplinary matters).
• Partner with business leaders to improve HR metrics (e.g., sickness absence, turnover, performance distribution, talent retention, and engagement).
• Provide clear direction and connect stakeholders to appropriate resources, acting as a trusted HR confidant.
• Use data insights to anticipate and address recurring HR issues across teams and functions.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in HR operations or generalist roles; experience as a Junior HRBP is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of HR policies, practices, and employment regulations.
• Proven ability to handle complex advisory and employee relations issues.
• Strong service orientation with excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of personal accountability, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
• Strong resilience and experience managing change and expectations.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Proficient in HRIS platforms (Workday and ServiceNow experience preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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