Senior HR Business Partner

pWe’re looking for an experienced bSenior HR Business Partner /b to join our People team and take the lead on HR partnering across bFrance and Belgium /b. /p pThis is a varied and influential role where you’ll partner closely with senior leaders to shape and deliver people plans that support both local business needs and our wider regional and global People strategy. /p pYou'll be a trusted advisor to the business, providing expert guidance across bemployee relations, organisational change, talent, engagement, reward, workforce planning and employment legislation /b. /p pImportantly, this is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the business. You’ll balance strategic HR partnering with a genuinely bhands‑on and operational approach /b, managing complex people matters and supporting day‑to‑day HR delivery across France and Belgium. /p h3About us /h3 pSThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy, fusing ambition, expertise and technology. We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions, to outpace tomorrow, together. /p pWe’ve been in STEM for 40 years– a global team with local expertise across specialist sectors in Engineering, Life Sciences and Technology. /p pWe aspire to be the game‑changers in STEM. We are all in, we build partnerships, we think big, and we do the right thing. We bring skilled people together, whatever the speed, scale and scope of the ambitions, to build the future. /p h3What you’ll be doing /h3 ul liPartner with senior leaders to develop and deliver local people plans aligned with regional and global priorities. /li liProvide expert guidance on bFrench and Belgian employment legislation /b and complex employee relations matters. /li liBuild strong relationships with the bFrench Works Council/CSE /b and other employee representative bodies, supporting consultation and communication processes. /li liLead and support organisational change, restructuring and transformation activity. /li liCoach and challenge leaders on performance, capability, engagement and people management. /li liSupport talent management, succession planning, learning and development, DEI, wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives. /li liLead on local HR policies, ensuring they remain compliant, relevant and effectively communicated. /liliOversee local reward and benefits activity in partnership with our Global Reward team and external providers. /li liUse people data and workforce insights to identify trends, mitigate risk and support business decisions. /li liLead and contribute to local, regional and global People projects. /li liLine manage and develop an bHR Advisor /b, ensuring high-quality HR service delivery across Belgium. /li liWork collaboratively with colleagues across the wider People function to share expertise and best practice. /li liThere may also be opportunities to support the bUK business /b as part of the role. /li /ul h3What we’re looking for /h3 ul liSenior HR Business Partner/generalist HR experience within a multinational or matrix environment /li liProfessional fluency in French and English is essential, Dutch language skills would be a strong advantage /li liStrong, hands‑on HR and employee relations experience across both France and Belgium /li liExcellent knowledge of French and Belgian employment legislation /li liExperience working with French Works Councils/CSE /li liExperience managing complex ER, organisational change and consultation processes /li liConfidence partnering with and influencing senior leaders /li liThe ability and willingness to work at both a strategic and hands‑on operational level /li liPrevious people management experience would be beneficial /li liExperience within recruitment, staffing or professional services would also be advantageous. /li /ul h3What's in it for you /h3 ul liHybrid working options for flexibility. /li liBonus linked to company and personal performance. /li li28 days holiday plus public holidays, with an annual leave purchase scheme. /li liPrivate healthcare, discounted dental insurance, and health cashback scheme. /li liPaid volunteering days and caregiver leave. /li liAccess to retail discounts and our company share scheme. /li /ul h3Why this role /h3 ul liThis is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied HR remit across two key European markets. You’ll have the scope to influence senior leaders, shape local people strategy and make a visible impact, while remaining close to employees and the operational side of HR. /li liIf you’re an experienced, commercially minded HR Business Partner who understands the complexities of working across bFrance and Belgium /b and enjoys combining strategic partnering with hands‑on delivery, we’d love to hear from you. /li /ul h3What we stand for /h3 pWe’re committed to ensuring that every colleague, candidate, and member of our community experiences fair, equitable, and respectful treatment. We strive to create an environment where everyone belongs, feels va