HR Generalist - France & Southern Europe

Our client is a well-established and highly recognized brand in Zurich, currently experiencing strong growth. To support this exciting journey, we are looking for a temporary HR Generalist to cover France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, available to join the team for a minimum of 6 months.

Description

• Provide operational HR support across France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal throughout the entire employee journey.
• Coordinate employee documentation and maintain accurate HR records and system data.
• Facilitate onboarding activities to ensure new employees are successfully integrated into the organization from day one.
• Manage employee departures, ensuring all administrative and compliance-related steps are completed efficiently.
• Administer country-specific employee benefit programs and support employees with related questions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth management of absences, family leave, and other employee-related administrative processes.
• Respond to day-to-day employee and manager inquiries related to HR procedures, policies, and workplace practices.
• Ensure HR activities comply with local employment regulations and internal company standards.
• Contribute to the implementation of new HR initiatives, policies, and organizational changes within the region.
• Support business growth activities such as entity setup, market expansion, and operational integration projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to simplify processes and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external providers to ensure accurate and compliant HR operations.
• Maintain relationships with local institutions and authorities when required for employment-related matters.
• Assist with reporting obligations, audits, and other compliance-related activities.

Profile

• Education in HR.
• 3 to 5 years of previous experience in a broad HR support or HR coordination role within an international or fast-paced business environment.
• Strong understanding of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Solid knowledge of employment regulations and HR practices in at least one Southern European market.
• Experience supporting regional HR projects, employee relations topics, or retail/population-heavy environments would be considered beneficial.
• Communicate confidently in English; additional language skills such as French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese are highly appreciated.
• Experienced in working with HR systems and digital tools, ideally including Workday.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, organization, and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders across multiple locations.