HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Are you an all-round HR professional who likes to look beyond HR processes and see the bigger picture? Do complex HR issues, advising managers and finding practical solutions energise you? Then this HR Generalist role may be right for you.

As an HR Generalist, you combine broad HR knowledge with subject-matter expertise. You support managers and employees throughout the entire employee lifecycle and ensure that HR processes are carried out professionally, efficiently and in line with local legislation and company guidelines. You are hands-on, highly committed and enjoy a good balance between operational and more strategic tasks.

What will you do?

• Execute payroll in collaboration with our external partner, manage personnel administration and keep our HRIS tool (SuccessFactors) up to date.


• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, compensation & benefits, and learning & development.


• Advise managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters.


• Provide support with employee relations, performance management and individual HR cases.


• Manage all matters related to company cars and fleet management.


• Manage, together with the Market Area Southern Europe & MENA Vice President, the CSE.


• Coordinate and improve HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle.


• Translate HR policies and local employment legislation into practical solutions.


• Analyse HR data and trends and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Collaborate with local and international HR colleagues, and other stakeholders.


• Contribute to HR projects and the further digitalisation and optimisation of HR processes.

What do you bring?

• 7+ years of relevant HR experience in an international environment.


• Very good knowledge of French and English.


• Very good knowledge of French employment law and HR processes.


• A strong work ethic and a high level of commitment.


• A strong ethical compass and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with integrity, sound judgement and discretion.


• The ability to work accurately and independently, with a results-oriented approach.


• The confidence to communicate effectively with employees and managers at different levels.


• A bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in HR, employment law, business administration or a comparable field.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Good digital skills and experience with HR systems, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What makes you successful in this role?

You enjoy taking responsibility while also seeking collaboration. You can switch comfortably between day-to-day HR matters and more complex cases, maintain an overview and provide clear and confident advice. You combine in-depth HR knowledge with a practical, people-focused approach, a strong work ethic and a high level of personal integrity.

What do we offer?

In addition to a varied HR role, we offer:

• A competitive salary and attractive benefits package, aligned with experience and local market conditions.


• An international working environment with collaboration across countries and cultures.


• Opportunities for training, personal development and further growth within HR.


• A role with responsibility and autonomy, with scope to further develop your expertise.


• The opportunity to actively contribute to the improvement of HR processes and the employee experience.


• A flexible and professional working environment, where collaboration and a good work-life balance are important.

As HR Generalist for DeLaval France, you will have the opportunity to take on a local role where you can make a meaningful impact on the growth and development of our employees and organisation. You will mainly collaborate with colleagues in France, while also working with DeLaval colleagues across functions and countries.

You will not be alone in this role. You will be part of the EMEA HR team and report directly to the HR Manager Western Europe, SSA, South Europe & MENA.

You will work from our office in Elancourt, with the option to work from home two days per week.

Are you the person we're looking for?

Let us know via [email protected] or apply through the online link, and perhaps we'll meet soon!

Working at DeLaval

Our core values Passion, People, Professionals and Partnerships connect individuals across entities and geographies. Success is far more than knowledge – it is strongly related to behaviours. At DeLaval we are all guided by our three behaviours, Setting Direction, Make things happen and One DeLaval.DeLaval is the market leader in milking equipment, employing 4 300 people in more than 100 markets around the world. Our dairy farming partners benefit from over 130 years of industry experience, sharing complete solutions with trusted local support and service. Our research and development programs ensure that farmers can rely on DeLaval to help them preserve cow health and support the production of quality milk. For more information, please visit www.delaval.com. DeLaval is a company of the Tetra Laval Group.