Human Resources Business Partner

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit

The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross-sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.

Overview of the role

Stakeholder management:

• A HR business partner approach working closely with the Country Director and Resource Manager as well as with the wider Senior Management Team, France for a client group of circa 80 employees
• Dual reporting line into the Country Director and HR Manager for Buildings Unit  
• Building strong and sustainable relationships using effective communication skills and professional advice, being visible, accessible, and remaining delivery focussed 
• Trusted advisor and local people expert to senior leaders supporting with operational and strategic people activities
• Line management
• Responsible for the line management and development of 2 members of the HR community in France 
• Provide direction, supervision and guidance of operational activities whilst supporting implementation of strategic initiatives 

 
Advisory and operational activities:

• Track and implement French regulation obligations. Such as: 2-year interview, profit sharing mechanism, funded social activities, disabled workers etc and ensure compliance in a timely manner 
• Main point of contact for all people and HR activities  
• Fully experienced in employment relations with confidence to ensure all HR matters are handled promptly, fairly and consistently in line with local legal and company requirements
• Provide robust advice on all HR issues, policies, terms and conditions of employment and employment / immigration legislation
• Work with the Group Reward team to regularly review salaries against the internal and external benchmark data and make recommendations to the senior stakeholders 
• Providing support to the Compensation Manager for all Mott MacDonald reward cycles in France; salary review, bonus, shares with analysis 
• Evaluate and support the bi-annual senior promotions and appointments process in France
• With the support of the HR Manager, design, where appropriate, and lead Learning and Development activities in accordance with French regulation 
• Adapt the UK Group HR processes to a French context 
• Accountable for employee data and people analytics providing accurate data to ensure reporting and supporting business decisions and regular auditing and review. Regular reporting such as headcount, turnover, training budget spend, turnover and identify trends and solutions
• Implement a robust induction process 
• Oversee the payroll process  
• Implement and oversee the usage of an absence system that is compliant with French regulation

Strategic HR:

• Work with the HR Senior Leadership Team to define the people strategy for France in consideration of the wider people strategy for the Buildings and Cities unit 
• Lead and drive the delivery of the people strategy at country level, including employee engagement, talent management and succession planning 
• Working with the HR senior leadership team to proactively deliver our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and wellbeing strategy at country level
• Ensure talent management remains the focal point, responsible for the development/evaluation of succession plans, talent mapping and performance management

Compliance:

• Comply with Data Protection and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and ensure the security of employee information in accordance with legislation and best practice
• Comply with local employment legislation and related legislations including social security etc
• Identify and respond to compliance matters in line with HR procedures and ensure that all operational aspects of compliance reporting are addressed

Candidate Specification

Essential:

• Relevant HR qualification 
• Extensive experience of HR operational activities 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and colleagues
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Fluent English and French language 
• Strong organisational skills and exhibit excellent attention to detail
• Excellent knowledge of HR practices and policies as well as local employment legislation and obligations
• Approachable and collaborative style
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

Desired:

• Experience of working within a consultancy, management and engineering sector

Please note, this position is part-time, requiring availability for only three days a week.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working  

We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. 

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Meal vouchers with a face value of €10 covered by the company up to 60% (i.e. for information purposes of about €1100 per year)
• Mutual insurance increased to 60% by the employer (as an indication, about €524 per year)
• Reimbursement of 50% of the ticket (i.e. €510 per year based on a monthly Navigo Pass at €85)
• Working hours: 39 hours (remuneration includes 4 hours of overtime per week beyond the legal working time of 35 hours)
• Holidays: 25 days per year
• Compensatory rest: approximately 10 days per year on a pro rata basis
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Agile and safe working environment
• Fruit offer to employees (once a week)
• Flexible working hours
• Sports, cultural and social events organized by Mott MacDonald

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