Job Title: HR Generalist & GGA
Location: Paris – Hybrid
Application Deadline: 2nd November 2026
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About The Role
The HR Generalist & General Affairs (GGA) role acts as the first point of contact for managers and employees in France, providing efficient, compliant HR advice and administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle.
The role is a part-time position with 21 hours working time per week.
Role responsibilities
- Provide first-class HR administrative support and advisory services to employees and managers in France, applying strong consulting skills and effective case management throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Liaise with the Talent Acquisition team to support recruitment and hiring processes, using effective communication and the ability to assess people where appropriate.
- Prepare employment contracts, working agreements, and joiner/leaver documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with French labour law.
- Manage the monthly payroll process with the external provider
- Administer time and absence management, addressing employee queries and resolving cases efficiently and consistently.
- Act as a subject matter expert for Workday, maintaining accurate HR data and providing reliable HR information to support reporting and data-driven decision-making.
- Provide expertise on local statutory HR processes and contribute to HR compliance, applying knowledge of French labour law and a proactive, action-oriented approach.
- Review and manage HR policies and guidelines in collaboration with HR Centres of Expertise, communicating effectively and balancing stakeholder needs.
- Maintain constructive relationships with Employee Representatives (CSE), using strong stakeholder management, consulting and persuasion skills to support effective collaboration.
- Support employee career development and performance management processes in partnership with HR Centres of Expertise, applying sound judgement and effective communication.
- Contribute to HR projects and other administrative activities, demonstrating resilience, adaptability and a proactive approach to changing priorities.
- Oversee general affairs and administrative responsibilities, ensuring smooth and efficient local operations.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
- HR administration and advisory knowledge
- Professional HR experience in a similar position within an international environment
- Independent and structured way of working
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in French and English
- Experienced MS-Office knowledge
- Knowledge of handling Workday or comparable HR systems
- Knowledge of French labour legislation
At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture, and develop the very best talent.
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Job Posting End Date:
3-11-2026Skills Required
- HR administration and advisory knowledge
- Professional HR experience in a similar position within an international environment
- Independent and structured way of working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English
- Experienced Microsoft Office knowledge
- Experience handling Workday or comparable HR systems
- Knowledge of French labor legislation
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