Human Resources Generalist, Europe

Job Description Summary

Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented person interested in Human Resources? In this role you will be responsible for delivering and executing on a broad range of HR services and support with the assigned business groups throughout mainland Europe, with an emphasis on positive employee experience. Partnering closely with the Senior Manager, Human Resources, Europe you will navigate various HR functions including but not limited to HRIS management, compensation and benefits, industrial relations, employee relations, recruitment, conflict resolution, and performance management in accordance with our established HR strategies, programs, policies, practices, and processes.
In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and ensuring the smooth operation of HR and the business in Europe. If you are a proactive individual and pride yourself on providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, apply now!
This is a 12-month fixed term position and is a Cadre role, 39 hrs / week + 23 RTT / year. The role is fully onsite based in our office in Saint Egrève.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR leadership to provide operational support across all HR functional areas; anticipate the evolving needs of assigned business groups to ensure proactive delivery of people services aligned with organizational goals

• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee relations across 6 countries by triaging complex inquiries, providing guidance, and ensuring the consistent application of company policies and values

• Lead HRIS (Workday) administration, including data audits and system testing, while leveraging HR metrics (turnover, headcount, engagement) to provide actionable, data-driven insights to leadership 

• Support preparation of the monthly Works Council meetings (analytics, legal requirements, slide deck) in France and in Germany

• Coordinate and deliver HR programs, including annual compensation reviews, performance cycles, compensation and levelling requests, and benefits administration 

• Facilitate training workshops, new hire orientation sessions, and deliver presentations as needed

Knowledge and Qualifications

• 2-5 years of progressive HR experience, demonstrating a proficient and practical understanding of HR processes and best practices; Master’s degree in HR is considered a strong asset

• Fluency in English and French languages (oral and written) required; conversational German is an asset

• Solid understanding of employment law and standards

• Proficient working knowledge of HRIS systems (Workday preferred), Google Suite, and MS Office programs

• Strong problem solving skills with a process-improvement mindset

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. 

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

€43,200.00 - €58,400.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package that may include health benefits, retirement savings, and more (depending on region).

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