ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
THE ROLE
The HR Coordinator supports the delivery of Sotheby’s people strategy in France by providing high-quality HR operational and administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. Working within a matrix HR model, the role partners closely with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence, Payroll, managers, and employees to deliver a positive employee experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute HR administration activities, including onboarding, employment contracts, employee changes, and offboarding.
- Assist employees and managers on HR-related matters throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Coordinate end-to-end monthly payroll activities with the external payroll provider (ADP), acting as the primary point of contact for payroll administration. Ensure the accuracy of payroll data, manage payroll inputs and outputs, coordinate employee lifecycle changes, resolve payroll-related queries, and serve as the key interface between the HR function and the payroll provider.
- Administer employee benefits.
- Administer time and attendance processes through Octime and ensure accurate HR data within SuccessFactors.
- Support annual HR processes, including performance reviews, compensation reviews, promotions, talent reviews, and organizational changes.
- Coordinate the recruitment and overall experience of interns in France, ensuring alignment with Sotheby’s Global Internship Programme and delivering a consistent standard of excellence across locations.
- Support local and international HR projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate the delivery of Sotheby’s Employee Engagement Programme in France, partnering with international stakeholders to drive engagement, wellbeing, recognition, and culture initiatives across the business.
- Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, internal policies, and HR governance standards.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or Payroll Coordination roles.
- Previous experience working with an external payroll provider and supporting the full employee lifecycle.
- Fluent French and English, both written and spoken.
- Strong knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office; experience with SuccessFactors and Octime is a plus.
- Experience within an international environment would be an asset.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable handling confidential information.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and service-oriented team player.
- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
- 5 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or Payroll Coordination
- Previous experience working with an external payroll provider and supporting the full employee lifecycle
- Fluent French and English, both written and spoken
- Strong knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office
- Experience with SuccessFactors
- Experience with Octime
- Experience within an international environment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable handling confidential information
- Self-motivated, proactive, and service-oriented team player
- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Sotheby's Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sotheby's and has not been reviewed or approved by Sotheby's.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and company-paid life insurance. Mental health benefits and disability coverage are also included as part of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) plan with company matching. Additional financial supports such as flexible spending accounts and an employee stock purchase plan are also referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are characterized as generous, including paid time off, paid holidays, and sick days. Paid parental leave and family-related supports are also included in the overall offering.
Sotheby's Insights
What We Do
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.
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