People Partner – Europe

Job title: People Partner – Europe

About the Role

The People Partner – Europe will partner with HR leadership to support Europe-wide HR operations and ensure compliant policies, processes, and practices across the full employee lifecycle. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to drive employee well-being, engagement, mobility, and development while helping scale EVERSANA across the region.

What You'll Do

• Partner with HR leadership to understand business needs across Europe and support day-to-day HR operations.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, compensation and benefits, absence management, employee data, compliance, and employee relations.

• Ensure data integrity across HR systems and tools.

• Act as liaison between Shared Services (HR, Finance, Legal) and internal stakeholders.

• Manage interactions with authorities and external providers related to C&B, social security, and mobility.

• Support the design and implementation of competitive compensation and benefits programs.

• Administer HR programs including performance and talent management, recognition, morale, development, leaves, disciplinary matters, and investigations.

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with local laws.

• Stay current on HR trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies, including AI applications in HR.

• Support international mobility and relocation processes.

• Guide stakeholders through sensitive conversations and transitions.

• Lead or support initiatives in training, diversity, inclusion, and engagement.

• Act as ambassador for company culture and support internal communication.

• Demonstrate commitment to DE&I through inclusive behaviors and proactive bias management.

• All other duties as assigned.

• What We're Looking For

• Based in Ireland (home office) with solid HR track record in more than one European country; France is mandatory.

• Minimum 5-10 years of HR operations experience, including 3-5 years in an international environment; prior HR experience in France is a must.

• Proven working experience of employment-related laws and regulations in more than one European country; France mandatory; UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Finland highly appreciated.

• Fluent in English and French; any other European language is a plus.

• Keen attention to detail; experience in organizing and leading projects with many different data sources.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment; pragmatic, hands-on attitude; solution oriented; flexible and able to manage competing priorities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Experience with a comprehensive HRIS systems; Proficient with Microsoft.

• Nice to Have

• Experience in UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Finland is highly appreciated.

• Familiarity with AI applications in HR.