HR Generalist - French Speaking

HR Generalist - EMEA

Numerator is looking for an exceptional Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This person will optimise and improve the employee experience, helping to create a more meaningful and satisfying work environment. The Human Resources Generalist will manage and support various employee-focused programs, provide operational and administrative support, and be responsible for other ad-hoc projects and assignments as needed. To ensure success, our HR Generalist should display a strong interest in helping others, a ‘service first’ attitude and a desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end HR operational support across the EMEA region, with a focus on France and French-speaking employees.

• Work closely with leadership to develop HR strategies that align with business goals across the EMEA region.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships to understand and meet employee engagement needs.

• Act as the main point of contact for employee inquiries and support, managing issues, grievances, and conflict resolution across EMEA.

• Handle employee relations matters, including policy interpretation, documentation, and working closely with the HRBP and legal teams where appropriate.

• Provide guidance on performance management and support resolution for employee-related concerns.

• Ensure a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for new hires, tailored to the needs of different employee groups in the EMEA region.

• Represent HR on internal committees focused on improving employee experience and engagement.

• Maintain accurate employee records through HR systems, managing employee transactions (hiring, promotions, transfers, etc.).

• Develop and run HRIS reports to track HR data, including benefits participation, turnover, and other employee metrics.

• Ensure that HR practices across EMEA comply with local labor laws and statutory compliance.

• Assist with the development and communication of HR policies and procedures in line with company values.

• Handle employee separation notices and ensure related documentation is prepared accurately.

• Conduct exit interviews to gather insights on employee departures and report findings for continuous improvement.

• Assist with various HR projects and initiatives as required, ensuring smooth execution across EMEA.

• Contribute to the development of company HR policies and manuals.

Experience & Skills:

• 4+ years of HR-related experience, with a focus on employee relations, HRIS, and employee experience.

• Fluent in French and English—spoken and written.

• Strong knowledge of employee relations and labor laws across EMEA, especially France.

• Previous experience working in a global, multi-location business is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a matrixed environment.

• Proficiency in Excel and HRIS system

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset.

• Analytical & Operational Skills

Desired Experience:

• Experience working in a shared services or HR COE environment.

• Familiarity with ADP as an HRIS.

• Exposure to HR process automation and service improvement initiatives.

• Experience supporting a bigger team headcount of 300+ employees.

Education:

• MBA/PGDM in Business, HR, or related field