IRCA Group
IRCA Group
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
Food & BeverageManufacturing
IRCA Group develops ingredient solutions for food manufacturers and culinary professionals, serving customers in more than 100 countries. Founded in Italy in 1919, the company works across chocolate, pastry, bakery, and gelato, with brands including Joygelato, Dobla, Cesarin, and Ravifruit. Its offering is supported by product catalogs, recipe books, and corporate chef resources, while ongoing innovation and business acquisitions help expand its capabilities in the food and beverage industry.

Senior HR Manager - Maternity Leave, France

Lead HR operations across IRCA Group’s French organization during maternity leave coverage. The role spans payroll, employee relations, talent management, compliance, HR reporting, and General Services.

Description

  • Serve as the HR Business Partner for the French organization, advising managers and the local Leadership Team on people matters.
  • Oversee payroll, personnel administration, time and attendance, labor-law compliance, and adherence to internal policies.
  • Lead recruitment, learning and development, annual performance reviews, goal-setting, and compensation review processes.
  • Manage employee relations, disciplinary cases, labor-law matters, and engagement with employee representative bodies, including the CSE.
  • Track and support the organization’s internal climate and workplace relationships.
  • Analyze HR metrics and KPIs to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
  • Coordinate temporary workforce activities and manage General Services, including company vehicles, mobile and IT equipment, travel expenses, and workplace services.
  • Support local and regional HR initiatives covering workforce planning, skills matrices, collective agreements, health and safety, and employee engagement events.
  • Report to the Chief Human Resources Officer while leading core Human Resources activities for France.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • At least 10 years of experience in HR roles, preferably within structured organizations.
  • Three to five years of experience in HR leadership positions.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll systems, ideally ADP CELERGO.
  • Working knowledge of recruitment, learning and development, employee relations, and performance management.
  • Strong analytical ability, including experience with HR reporting and KPI tracking.
  • Fluency in French and English is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with Infor M3 and Talentia is preferred.
  • Adaptable approach and the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Work in an inclusive, international, and dynamic setting.
  • Gain regular exposure to senior stakeholders.
  • Contribute to HR initiatives across France and the EMEA region.
  • Support organizational growth and employee development.
  • Join a collaborative, multicultural, fast-moving workplace.
  • Access professional development and career opportunities in France and internationally.
  • Participate in international projects with colleagues across different cultures.

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