HR Business Partner
Reckitt
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Massy • France
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About the role
- Partner with functional leaders to develop and implement people plans aligned with business priorities, particularly across Finance and Supply
- Support leaders through organisational evolution and transformation initiatives, ensuring effective change management and clear, consistent employee communication
- Lead talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and identification of high-potential employees
- Guide managers through complex employee relations topics, sensitive conversations, performance challenges, and employment law implications
- Ensure full compliance with French labour law, local HR policies, and global HR standards
- Facilitate the annual performance cycle, offering communication and training support for leaders and employees
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure high-quality recruitment processes and strong alignment with Reckitt’s culture and values
- Lead and support employee engagement initiatives, including running feedback sessions, supporting action plans and driving culture-related interventions
- Collaborate with Rewards, HR Ops, HUB, Payroll, and Centres of Excellence to deliver seamless HR processes
- Provide insights, structure information effectively and prepare HR reporting for management teams
- Adapt communication and collaboration approach to diverse leadership styles, ensuring effective alignment across functions
- Work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where priorities change frequently, requiring strong judgement, flexibility, and proactive problem-solving
Requirements
- 5–15 years of experience in HR, with at least 3 years as HR Business Partner in a complex, matrixed international organisation
- Experience supporting corporate or global functions; FMCG experience is highly valued
- Strong background in HR transformation projects
- Deep understanding of French labour law
- Knowledge of reward processes; compensation experience is a strong plus
- Experience in Talent Acquisition or interviewing is beneficial
- Ability to manage senior stakeholders with different expectations and working styles
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
- Demonstrated capability in prioritising, multi-tasking and delivering at speed
- Strong critical thinking, structured communication, and ability to translate insights into actions
- Fluent French (C2) and fluent English (C1)
- Higher degree (BAC + 5) in HR, Business, Law or related area; MBA or Business School appreciated
- Resilience, ownership, and a genuine interest in building a long-term solution in a global organisation
Benefits
- We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
- Life insurance for all employees globally
- Global share plans offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes
- Short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
HR transformationtalent managementemployee relationsperformance managementrecruitment processescompensationFrench labour lawTalent AcquisitionHR reportingchange management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsinfluencing skillscommunication skillsprioritisingmulti-taskingcritical thinkingstructured communicationflexibilityproactive problem-solvingresilience
Certifications
higher degree (BAC + 5)MBABusiness School