HR Consultant

1 Day ago • All levels • Human Resource • Undisclosed

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Job Description

This 6-month contract HR Consultant role in Paris, France, is part of Microsoft's EMEA HR Consulting team. The team focuses on improving business performance and fostering an inclusive culture through data-driven solutions and AI-powered coaching for managers and employees. Responsibilities include capability building (training, manager coaching, program implementation), employee relations (issue resolution, investigation support), HR project contributions (design, implementation), HR solutions consulting (data analysis, recommendations), and operational compliance (policy updates, adherence). The ideal candidate will have extensive HR or business experience and strong problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Extensive HR or business experience
  • Employee relations expertise
  • Data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Capability building and training delivery
  • Policy knowledge and compliance
Perks:
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a 6 month contract within our HR Consulting team in Paris, France. The HR Consulting team empowers Microsoft’s business performance and inclusive culture through human-centered, data insights, and AI-powered coaching and global solutions for managers and employees working in all parts of Microsoft’s business. 

 

The HR Consulting team in France forms part of the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and global HR Consulting organisation and is an exciting and evolving team of HR professionals that support managers and employees with a myriad of employee relations matters, scaled forms of work and labor relations management.

 

We are passionate about the role that technology plays in solving some of the greatest challenges facing our customers. We come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

Bachelor's Degree AND many years experience with human resources or business programs/processes OR Master's Degree AND many years experience with human resources or business programs/processes OR equivalent experience.
 
Additional or preferred qualifications
Bachelor's Degree AND many years experience with human resources or business programs/processes OR Master's Degree AND many years experience with human resources or business programs/processes OR equivalent experience.
 employee relations experience.

 

 

Responsibilities

Capability Building
  • In partnership with peer HR disciplines and professions (e.g., Talent Management, Learning and Development), manages/implements scalable capability building projects, programs, and/or other initiatives (e.g., manager excellence community, manager capability, onboarding, team-building, rewards communication) by leveraging existing resources/solutions to mitigate duplicated efforts for a business, region, or geography.
  • Conducts one-on-one consulting/coaching with managers to enhance manager capability as well as provides guidance on rhythm of the business processes. Conducts or designs training sessions/events for employees and managers.
  • Uses data to participate in identifying and anticipating training needs within a business, region, or geography. Recommends customized solutions (e.g., training, communication) to address capability gaps, and coordinates and/or delivers training.
 
Employee Relations
  • Leads the diagnostics and resolution of issues with mid-level complexity and risk related to policy or culture concerns/violations and incident or threat response independently or by collaborating with managers/peers in Human Resources and Legal professions as appropriate. Recommends solutions to address issues based on established principles and culture, while prioritizing employee experiences to maintain a safe and professional work environment.
  • Assists/Partners with Workplace Investigation Team (WIT), Business and Regulatory Investigation (BRI), and/or Global Employee Relations (GER) in investigations of serious cases and implements appropriate remediation in conjunction with a business, region, or geography, and other HR peers (e.g., HRBP, CELA Public Relations, Global Security, Benefits). Ensures appropriate documentation of issues is in place. May lead the investigations for a business, region, or geography where resources are limited. Consults on how to navigate the nuance of investigations and partnerships/collaborations in working through the details of the situation.
  • Identifies, raises, or escalates issues for trends in employee relations. Works with their team to implement solutions to reduce employee relations issues for a business, region, or geography by collaborating with Human Resources and business partners (i.e., managers and employees).
 
HR Projects & Programs
  • Contributes to the design and helps lead implementation of HR projects or programs (e.g., critical positions retention, mid-year performance checkpoint) based on the unique needs of a business, region, or geography.
  • Leverages, aligns, and integrates communication strategies with greater complexity and nuance and messages from the Center of Excellence (COE) and customizes the messages (e.g., resource documents, training documents, presentations, web-based information) for a business, region, or geography.
  • Drives the execution, implementation, and/or operation of scalable Human Resources programs (e.g., Rhythm of Business (ROB)/performance and development cycle, management excellence communities, ad-hoc projects). Acts as a liaison to collaborate with Center of Excellence (COE) and a business, region, or geography.
HR Solutions Consulting
  • Conducts, informs, and/or participates in cross-functional data analysis related to processes managed, with data supported by HRBI/HR Report. Identifies and presents trends/insights in a structured way. Partners with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) and other stakeholders on organizational health diagnostics. Escalates risks and concerns related to organizational health. Interprets reports based on the business/local context. Makes ad-hoc, data-driven recommendations by doing research and communicating with business leaders.
  • Provides expert consulting services to managers and employees in one or more focus areas related to HR programs, processes, and initiatives. Engages and collaborates with HR partners to influence the decision-making related to managed programs, processes, and initiatives. Analyzes the situations for a business, region, or geography and offers perspectives as a subject matter expert.

Operational Compliance

  • Facilitates the localization/update of policies and procedures related to managed projects, and programs, and other ways of working by analyzing trends and making recommendations to HR partners (e.g., HRBP). May manage and initiate the updates to policies (e.g., benefits-related) in collaboration with peer HR disciplines.
  • Understands and applies Microsoft values and current HR policies regarding managed projects and programs (e.g., leave and retirement, immigration, performance management). Identifies/raises needs to mitigate potential risks by collaborating with the Legal profession. Advises employees and managers on compliance to policies and procedures.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
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