People Operations Senior Associate

Company Description

Work smart, have fun and make an impact!

Our purpose is to guide all companies toward a sustainable world. EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks.

Why apply to EcoVadis? Be a part of the global sustainability change in business. Grow your career. Work with extraordinary people. Feel valued for your contribution.

Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page.

Job Description

Based from our headquarters in Paris, the People Operations Senior Associate will be an integral member of the regional HR team.

In this role, you will seamlessly blend rigorous legal and compliance adherence with an agile, employee-enablement mindset, supporting day-to-day lifecycle administration not only for France but across the wider Southern Europe region, as needed.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates an AI-first mindset, with the curiosity to audit legacy processes and leverage tools like Gemini or Claude to enhance efficiency for HR and employees.

A strong foundation in French labor relations, compliance, and employment law, alongside a deep understanding of workplace dynamics, is crucial for this role.  Candidates coming from a strong legal background with a genuine motivation to transition into an operational HR track are highly welcome.

Responsibilities:

1. Proactive Manager Partnership & Employee Relations

• Act as the primary, proactive business partner and advisor to managers across France. Rather than reacting to issues as they arise, you will consult closely with leadership to anticipate team challenges, guide people strategies, and recommend concrete, legally sound actions to ensure smooth daily operations.
• When formal workplace issues emerge, you will guide managers through objective case management. This includes empowering them through end-to-end disciplinary processes, overseeing structured grievance procedures, and leading thorough, confidential internal investigations regarding performance or compliance with high structural rigor.

2. Employee Experience Champion

• Serve as a trusted, highly accessible champion for the employees in France, fostering a culture of open dialogue and active listening.
• With the support of the local People Operations Associate, your focus will be on high-touch employee advocacy. You will act as a sounding board for individuals navigating complex peer dynamics, facilitate informal conflict resolution, and proactively guide employees through internal mobility pathways, career progression frameworks, and professional development opportunities.

3. French Compliance, Social Dialogue & Risk Governance

• Serve as the centralized anchor for French compliance and labor relations, proactively mitigating organizational liability while nurturing a healthy social climate.
• You will act as the primary operational coordinator for the Comité Social et Économique (CSE), strategically mapping out consultation agendas, preparing mandatory document packs, and partnering with HR leadership to maintain an open, proactive, and compliant social dialogue.
• Utilizing your deep labor expertise, you will provide real-time, actionable legal guidance to people managers to safely navigate daily operations.
• You will take comprehensive ownership of localized health and safety governance, including leading the annual DUERP risk-mapping and prevention frameworks in collaboration with t…