People Services Generalist - French Speaker

• ​Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid

Our team:

Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As People Services Junior Generalist (French Speaker) within our People Services team, you'll manage the employee life cycle processes, starting from the hiring process & onboarding until the coordination and administration of termination and off boarding activities for the French region, including creation of required documentation & system updates. The team is focused on continuous improvement processes, there will be opportunity for you to improve processes and implement best-in-class ways of working.

About Sanofi:

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

With respect to People Services (PS) operations in the Budapest Hub, the following areas are covered on a European or Global scale

• People Life Cycle Management

• Knowledge Base Management and Employee Query Handling

• External Workforce Management

• Global Learning Services

• Quality, Performance, Employee Master Data & Reporting

• Mobility Services

• Create employee contracts, oversee and complete all required steps of the hiring process, coordinate with different stakeholders to provide an efficient and seamless onboarding experience

• Manage the employee job change process in Workday and related systems

• Administer termination activities, ensure smooth & compliant off-boarding

• Ensure all systems are up to date throughout the entire lifecycle of the employee

• Manage all documents related to people life cycle management (preparation, collection, validation, archiving)

• Provide general support on employee related questions (Level 1) and be engaged in the Customer Service process in Service Now

• Handle direct queries from employees via phone calls

• Address operational issues, investigate and follow up to resolution in an effective and timely manner

• Execute in compliance with Sanofi policies relevant guidelines, including GDPR and French labor law

• Complete all activities as per the global Core Model and operational KPIs

• Participate in local /global projects, contributing to the implementation of new initiatives

• Train & support new joiners and existing team members (if required)

Experience

• Fresh graduate/ early career, expressing interest in HR

• General understanding of HR processes and activities is advantage

Soft and technical skills

• Computer literate and familiar with HR / Human Capital Management related tools & systems as e.g., Workday is advantage

• Familiar with Ticketing Management tools (such as ServiceNow) is advantage

• User level of Microsoft Office Suit (Excel, Word etc.)

• Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner

• Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with People Services front line teams with an end-to-end mindset

• Good communication skills, attentive to customer needs & feedback

• Organized and structured to execute tasks according to deadlines, attention to details is crucial

Education

• Degree with HR or business administration or equivalent experience

Languages

• English and French language knowledge (min. B2-C1) is a must & knowledge of other European language is welcome

Why choose us?

• Work where global operations meet bold ambition – lead transformation initiatives that directly enable life-changing treatments to reach patients faster

• Accelerate your career through cross-functional collaboration, international exposure, and leadership of enterprise-scale programs

• Create value from day one – drive simplification, efficiency, and measurable business outcomes aligned to Sanofi's Take the Lead strategy

• Bring bold ideas to life with cutting-edge transformation methodologies, operational excellence frameworks, and global program management tools

• Collaborate with curious, open-minded colleagues across borders, functions, and cultures as part of our expanding Business Operations unit

• Find your place in a workspace designed for you – modern offices in Budapest, flexible working arrangements, and benefits that support your wellbeing and growth

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, click Apply and let’s start the conversation!

Join an Award-Winning Team at Sanofi Budapest Hub!

Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first.

Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.

Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.

BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.

PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).

Pursue progress. Discover extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science—where your progress can be as transformative as our work. We believe in you, support you, and give you the opportunity to go further, think faster, and achieve what you once thought impossible. With us, you can shape the future—ask questions, explore new paths, and find solutions that truly reach those who need them most. Ready to use the power of science to improve people's lives? Let's pursue progress together and discover the extraordinary!

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

Discover our Code of Conduct, that serves as the moral compass that guides us when chasing the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Please ensure to have read this document, before applying.

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.