The People Partner serves as a key tactical HR partner and operational anchor for the local plant. Operating within a matrix structure, this role bridges global people strategies with local plant needs, driving engagement, process efficiency, and organizational transformation while nurturing a high-performing culture in a blue-collar manufacturing setting.
You will work directly in a role combining People Partnering tasks with the management of Operational responsibilities. In this role, you are expected to drive HR process efficiency, providing tactical HR partnership to the local management team and serving as a key operational anchor for the local team.
This position is based primarily at the Nanteuil-le-Haudouin Plant, with regular visits to the Paris office. It is a long-term sick leave replacement, lasting until the employee's return, for a maximum duration of 18 months.
In this role you will report in a matrix organisation to the Manufacturing HR team lead and work closely with the plant director.
The role will have regular interactions with People Operations and will be one of their key stakeholders.
How you embrace curiosity daily
Serve as a trusted tactical partner, aligning people strategies with business priorities.
Oversee standard employee lifecycle processes, performance reviews, pay reviews, and Workday system updates.
Handle day to day employee relations, providing clear solutions within labor law guidelines.
Process standard HR operations and ensure accurate payroll data management for France.
Connect local teams with corporate functions to ensure smooth rollout of group programs.
Support business leaders as a local expert during works council processes and early stage negotiations.
Analyze existing workflows to suggest and implement process improvements.
How you make your mark
Drive engagement and create positive energy across the manufacturing organization.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture throughout the plant.
Execute key projects that improve efficiency and compliance across the employee lifecycle.
Maintain strict data quality, security, and compliance with local guidelines.
Bridge global people strategies with local plant needs to support organizational transformation.
Solve tactical and operational challenges using sound judgment and objective policy interpretation.
What you bring to the team
Professional experience as an HR Generalist, Junior People Partner, or HR Specialist in an international setting.
Background working on site within a manufacturing environment.
Practical knowledge of French labor law, core employee lifecycle stages, and standard HR practices.
Experience managing end-to-end HR processes, payroll coordination, and local regulatory reporting.
Working knowledge of HRIS systems for data entry and running reports.
Fluency in both French and English is essential for this position.
What sets you apart
Experience working directly with Works Councils.
Hands-on proficiency with Workday HRIS.
Degree or formal education in Human Resources, Law, Psychology, or Business.
Skills Required
- Professional experience as an HR Generalist, Junior People Partner, or HR Specialist in an international setting.
- On-site experience working within a manufacturing environment.
- Practical knowledge of French labor law and employee relations.
- Experience managing end-to-end HR processes, payroll coordination, and local regulatory reporting.
- Working knowledge of HRIS systems for data entry and running reports.
- Fluency in both French and English.
- Legal right to work in the country without requiring sponsorship.
- Experience working directly with Works Councils.
- Hands-on proficiency with Workday HRIS.
- Degree or formal education in Human Resources, Law, Psychology, or Business.
What We Do
Hello. We are Storio group. We make joy unforgettable by bringing our customers’ stories to life through a range of high-quality personalized photo products, like photo books, wall decor, calendars & gifts. Our innovative technology enables customers to easily personalize their creation to keep for themselves or share as the most thoughtful of gifts. Storio group is a place where life’s stories are made, crafted and shared. A place where we create new ways to pass memories and stories between people and generations
