People Success Generalist EMEA

As People Success Generalist, you'll join forces with our People Operations, People Success, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards departments to ensure exceptional employee experience for our global workforce in this fast-paced, rapidly scaling company. You will be a people champion on the ground providing consultative advice to our leaders and employees on a wide range of HR Topics. Your focus will be to provide data-driven insights and support the HR compliance & Operations contributing to  a fantastic employee experience, by supporting employees with documentation, data management support and front-line expertise.

You'll be pivotal in shaping the employee experience at Navan., you'll support HR compliance ensuring seamless employee interactions and data management. Your role will extend beyond France, with potential responsibilities in Portugal and Spain, as part of our comprehensive EMEA and Global People Team.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a trusted advisor on French labor laws, including areas like sick leave and maternity leave, while managing complex employee relations issues in line with legal standards and company values.
• Oversee absence management, including monitoring sick leave and conducting return-to-work interviews.
• Utilize your data analysis skills to generate reports, identify workforce trends, and recommend innovative process improvements.
• Drive impactful results by adapting best practices to enhance business outcomes.
• Utilize your initiative, judgment, creativity, and technical knowledge to identify and solve problems proactively.
• Manage employee documents throughout their lifecycle, including promotions and pay changes.
• Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee relations, resolving conflicts, and managing grievances effectively.
• Collaborate with Global and European HR teams to roll out strategic HR initiatives aligned with our business objectives.
• Lead local HR projects and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in HR operations, process management, employee relations, or customer service, with a focus on operational excellence.
• In-depth understanding of French employment law and operations related to tax and social security.
• A genuine passion for people and driving their success.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
• A proactive, self-motivated individual who is an innovative thinker and not content with the status quo.
• Proficiency in, HRIS systems such as Workday, and other digital tools.
• Fluency in French and English; knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is an advantage.
• A commitment to maintaining data privacy and securely handling confidential information.
• A growth-oriented mindset with a willingness to embrace new challenges in a dynamic environment.