Job Specifications
As our first HR Business Partner in France, you'll play a critical role in shaping the employee experience and driving alignment between people and business goals. Acting as the bridge between Talent Acquisition, People Development, and Operations, you'll build trusted relationships, foster high-performing teams, and navigate change with confidence.
With your expertise, you'll implement strategic HR initiatives, guide leaders through complex challenges, and champion our people-first approach. If you're a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, solid business acumen, and a deep understanding of French employment law, come help us shape the future of work at Optimum (by Shiftmove).
Your Role
Strategic Business Partner: Align people strategies with Shiftmove's goals, supporting organisational design, workforce planning, and team effectiveness
Coach to Leaders: Guide and empower managers through performance challenges, organisational changes, and day-to-day people matters--helping them become strong, future-ready leaders
Talent & Culture Builder: Design and deliver programs that support performance management, career growth, and succession planning to foster a culture of development and accountability
Employee Relations Expert: Act as a trusted advisor on sensitive employee topics, collaborating with your People team lead and ensuring full compliance with French labour laws
Data-Informed Advisor: Use people data and insights to inform decision-making, identify opportunities for improvement, and continuously evolve our people practices
Cross-Border Connector: Ensure consistency of HR practices across our French entities while adapting global policies to meet local needs and realities
Requirements
Extensive, senior-level experience as an HR Business Partner in fast-paced, international environments
Demonstrated success working across multi-site and matrix organisations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence, challenge, and partner with leaders at all levels
Native-level French and fluent English are required to operate effectively in an international context
Analytical mindset, comfortable using data to inform people decisions and drive continuous improvement
Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a constantly evolving context
Deep expertise in French labour law, with experience supporting leaders on complex employee relations matters
Nice to have:
Experience in post-merger integration or large-scale change management initiatives
Ability to work effectively across functions and cultures in a global setting
Proficiency in group-level HRIS systems and reporting tools
Benefits
Autonomy: We hire you for your expertise and trust you to do your best work
Impact: Play a key role in shaping processes and making a real difference in our post-merger journey
Long-term stability with a permanent employment contract (CDI) and a 39-hour workweek
Flexible work setup: Remote work up to 2 days per week and flexible working hours after probation
Meal vouchers to support your daily well-being
Full health insurance, including your whole family
Online benefit platform (Leeto) offering discounts on a variety of activities
We invest in your growth: Wherever you want to take your career, we'll support you along the way
About the Company
Shiftmove is pioneering a new era in mobility operations for businesses with a holistic mobility operations software. By uniting Avrios, Vimcar, and Optimum under one roof, we integrate fleet management, GPS tracking, and logbook solutions into a single, user-friendly platform. This comprehensive approach eliminates data silos, streamlines procedures, and empowers companies to enhance profitability while delivering top services to their customers. Our Solutions: Avrios - Smart fleet management with real-time insights, intel...
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