Head of HR France (m/f), Beaune

When you think of DHL Group, the first things that probably spring to mind are our distinctive corporate colours, yellow and red. But our identity as a company – and as an employer – runs much deeper than that.

It is our culture, our values and the way we nurture the individual talents of each and every one of our people that set us apart from other employers. Just as important is the appreciation that all our employees experience in the form of recognition and remuneration for their very own personal contributions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, in agreement with the country management team, the local HR strategy (long and short term) and policies within overall business context, in terms of talent acquisition, talent management, compensation & benefits, industrial relations and training.
• Lead the implementation of HR plans, policies and processes for the France organization, covering all areas of HR, and aligned with global/ regional guidelines.
• Guide and advise country management team in all HR topics.
• Develop and implement HR plans to build high performance, strong organizational culture, attraction and retention of talent, compensation and rewards, process improvement and efficiency.
• Maintain regular relationship with authorities, local unions and lawyers.
• Advise, influence and support managers in the effective use of country labor laws/contracts and collective agreements.
• Support business growth or transformation agenda, effective management of organizational changes, ensuring advise and building organizational capability.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships within own country and beyond, including other Hillebrand Gori countries, functions and DHL teams.
• Drive further integration of HR backoffice activities within DGFF division
• Prepare and monitor local HR budget; manage all relevant costs and expenses of the HR department within the allocated budget.
• Anticipate, identify and resolve risks or issues to lead successful deployment of HR plans and policies

Stakeholders

• Communicate and influence senior business leaders outside of own job area to accept practices and approaches
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with senior business leaders across the company
• Coordinate 3rd parties e.g. external service providers
• Lead discussions and negotiations

Management Responsibility

• Manage a team that includes Managers, Team Leaders and Specialists.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Fluent in French and good proficiency in English are a must
• Minimum 8 years of experience, preferably in Logistics sector, with at least 5 years in a management role
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior management and/or executives of the business, preferably in a complex environment e.g. matrix
• Mastery of all HR competencies, including union/employee relations (must), change management, talent acquisition and management, C&B, training.
• Balanced focus on strategic and operational HR activities
• Experience in budget management and change management desired
• Bachelor or Master’s degree, preferably in HR, Business Management, or equivalent