Head of HR France (m/f), Beaune

Internationale Expresslieferungen; weltweiter Versand per Luft- oder Seefracht, als Land- oder Schienentransport; Warehousing-Lösungen von der Verpackung bis zu Reparaturen und Lagerservices; weltweite Lieferung und weitere maßgeschneiderte Logistikdienstleistungen – alles, was wir bei DHL tun, trägt dazu bei, Menschen zu verbinden und ihre Lebensqualität zu verbessern.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, in agreement with the country management team, the local HR strategy (long and short term) and policies within overall business context, in terms of talent acquisition, talent management, compensation & benefits, industrial relations and training.
• Lead the implementation of HR plans, policies and processes for the France organization, covering all areas of HR, and aligned with global/ regional guidelines.
• Guide and advise country management team in all HR topics.
• Develop and implement HR plans to build high performance, strong organizational culture, attraction and retention of talent, compensation and rewards, process improvement and efficiency.
• Maintain regular relationship with authorities, local unions and lawyers.
• Advise, influence and support managers in the effective use of country labor laws/contracts and collective agreements.
• Support business growth or transformation agenda, effective management of organizational changes, ensuring advise and building organizational capability.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships within own country and beyond, including other Hillebrand Gori countries, functions and DHL teams.
• Drive further integration of HR backoffice activities within DGFF division
• Prepare and monitor local HR budget; manage all relevant costs and expenses of the HR department within the allocated budget.
• Anticipate, identify and resolve risks or issues to lead successful deployment of HR plans and policies

Stakeholders

• Communicate and influence senior business leaders outside of own job area to accept practices and approaches
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with senior business leaders across the company
• Coordinate 3rd parties e.g. external service providers
• Lead discussions and negotiations

Management Responsibility

• Manage a team that includes Managers, Team Leaders and Specialists.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Fluent in French and good proficiency in English are a must
• Minimum 8 years of experience, preferably in Logistics sector, with at least 5 years in a management role
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior management and/or executives of the business, preferably in a complex environment e.g. matrix
• Mastery of all HR competencies, including union/employee relations (must), change management, talent acquisition and management, C&B, training.
• Balanced focus on strategic and operational HR activities
• Experience in budget management and change management desired
• Bachelor or Master’s degree, preferably in HR, Business Management, or equivalent