Senior People and Culture Advisor

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Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We provide a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

Our vision is to be a world class business, profitable, ambitious, cooperative and considerate, supporting our clients and people through our global business principles of Quality, Unity and Integrity.

With over 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us. Our strategy and culture are closed connected – defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. We believe pioneering work happens when people are empowered to think beyond boundaries, explore new opportunities and grow through diverse experiences. Alongside the right skills and experience, we are looking for people who are innovative, commercially minded, and motivated by the impact of the work they do – ready to share in our ambition and help shape what comes next.

Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary.

Join Our People & Culture Team in Paris as a Senior People & Culture Advisor

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can truly influence our colleague experience, partner with senior leaders, and drive people initiatives in a dynamic international environment?

We are looking for a Senior People & Culture Advisor to join our Paris office and become a key member of our EMEA People & Culture team. Working closely with the Senior People & Culture Manager for Paris & Casablanca and the wider team, you will support both offices by delivering a proactive, high-quality People & Culture service and acting as a trusted advisor to Partners, managers and employees.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded, solution-oriented HR professional who enjoys combining strategic partnering with hands-on operational delivery.

What will you do?

As a Senior People & Culture Advisor, you will play a pivotal role across the entire employee lifecycle and provide expert guidance on a broad range of HR matters.

Partnering with leaders and teams

• Acting as a trusted advisor to Partners, managers, fee earners and colleagues
• Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, talent development and organisational effectiveness
• Supporting engagement initiatives, talent reviews, salary reviews and people-related business planning

Managing the employee lifecycle

• Supporting onboarding, promotions, probation management, family leave, absence management, and offboarding processes
• Working closely with payroll and recruitment teams to ensure a seamless colleague / employee experience
• Helping create an inclusive and supportive workplace culture where people feel supported, recognised and empowered to succeed

Talent acquisition and employer branding

• Partnering with our Recruitment Centre of Excellence to attract exceptional talent
• Working on Early Careers recruitment initiatives locally alongside the wider team
• Supporting employer branding initiatives to strengthen our market presence and talent pipeline

Learning, development and career growth

• Advising stakeholders on local and global learning and development programmes
• Supporting career development initiatives and helping colleagues reach their full potential

Global mobility

• Managing and coordinating international assignments and secondments
• Working closely with our Global Mobility specialists and external providers to deliver an excellent service

Data, projects and continuous improvement

• Maintaining high standards of data quality and HR governance across systems
• Analysing and reporting on people metrics to support effective decision-making
• Leading and supporting local and international HR projects
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance service delivery and drive innovation across the People & Culture function

What are we looking for?

• Fluent French and English (written and spoken) – English is essential for this role, as you will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across our international network
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business or a related field
• Minimum five years' experience in an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role
• Strong knowledge of French employment law and HR practices
• Experience within a law firm and/or professional services environment would be advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong project management and organisational capabilities
• Confidence working with HR systems, people data and emerging technologies, including AI
• Highly proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
• Exceptional attention to detail, discretion and integrity

Why join us?

• Be part of a leading international professional services firm
• Work alongside talented colleagues across Paris, Casablanca and the wider EMEA region
• Take ownership of meaningful projects and help shape the future of our People & Culture function
• Develop your career in a supportive, collaborative and high-performing environment
• Contribute to initiatives that have a genuine impact on our people and our business

If you are passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building strong relationships while driving meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that candidates are required to submit their CV in English.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. 
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.