People Partner - Europe

EVERSANA® is a leading independent provider of global services to the life sciences industry. The company’s integrated solutions are rooted in the patient experience and span all stages of the product life cycle to deliver long-term, sustainable value for patients, prescribers, channel partners and payers. The company serves more than 650 organizations, including innovative start-ups and established pharmaceutical companies, to advance life sciences solutions for a healthier world. 

To learn more about EVERSANA, visit http://eversana.com

THE POSITION:

The People Partner – Europe reports to the Senior People Director – Europe and works closely with both European and global HR teams, as well as cross-functional partners such as Finance, Payroll, and Legal. The role also collaborates, where relevant, with external HR partners and service providers, supporting the HR needs of managers and employees across the allocated region.

This role is a key contributor to the success of our growth and operations in the region, ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This includes implementing, reinforcing, and evaluating legally compliant HR policies, procedures, and best practices, as well as fostering a positive and productive work environment that supports employee well-being, engagement, and development.

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional who is able to combine strategic thinking with hands-on, operational approach, gets energized by working in global and dynamic organizations, likes driving HR initiatives and process improvements, acts a trusted partner to the business and is solution oriented, team player and has a positive mindset.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be based in France, Poland, Ireland or in Spain (home office), and it’s mandatory to have overall 10+ years of HR experience in international environment, including 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience in France. 

Previous HR experience in any of these countries would be advantageous: UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Finland. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by:

• Partner with HR leadership to understand business needs across Europe and support day-to-day HR operations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, compensation and benefits, absence management, employee data, compliance, and employee relations.
• Ensure data integrity across HR systems and tools.
• Act as liaison between Shared Services (HR, Finance, Legal) and internal stakeholders.
• Manage interactions with authorities and external providers related to C&B, social security, and mobility.
• Support the design and implementation of competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Administer HR programs including performance and talent management, recognition, morale, development, leaves, disciplinary matters, and investigations.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with local laws.
• Stay current on HR trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies, including AI applications in HR.
• Support international mobility and relocation processes.
• Guide stakeholders through sensitive conversations and transitions.
• Lead or support initiatives in training, diversity, inclusion, and engagement.
• Act as an ambassador for company culture and support internal communication.
• Demonstrate commitment to DE&I through inclusive behaviors and proactive bias management.

REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Mandatory 10 years of previous HR experience within an international environment 
• Mandatory 5 years of experience as HR Generalist in France, hands-on experience in managing full employment life-cycle
• Proven working experience of employment-related laws and regulations in more than one European country: France is mandatory, any of these countries would be highly appreciated: UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Finland.
• Fluent in English and French, any other European language will be a plus
• Keen attention to detail, experience in organizing and leading projects with many different data sources
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Pragmatic, hands-on attitude, solution oriented
• Flexible, adaptable, comfortable in dealing with change and competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, data-driven mentality
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires a Bachelor-level degree
• Any People Partner, Labor Legislation, Compensation and Benefits or Social Security trainings will be highly appreciated

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and hold myself accountable.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

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From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

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