HR Specialist - 1 Year fixed term (French Speaker)

About Us Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere. Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated. The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work. At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all. About the Role As an HR Specialist in the Employer of Record (EOR) industry, you’ll be a key business partner to our clients, not just a service provider. You’ll sit at the intersection of global expansion and workforce management- advising clients on complex HR matters across Southern Europe. You’ll own the full employee lifecycle, act as their trusted in-country HR expert, and ensure smooth operations, compliance, and growth. Please note: this is a 1 year fixed term contract What You Will Do Employee Experience & Lifecycle Support: Act as the primary HR contact for onboarding, lifecycle events, and terminations to ensure a smooth and compliant employee experience. Complex Employee Relations & Terminations: Manage sensitive cases, attend calls or meetings, and draft legally sound documentation. Partner Management: Build and manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, and HR legal advisors. International HR & Consultation: Be the first point of contact for client queries on benefits, compliance, and workforce planning. In-Country Expertise : Stay ahead of labor laws and cultural nuances in Southern Europe to provide actionable guidance. Employment Law & Contract Advisory: Review and advise on employment contracts and risk mitigation. Performance & Compensation Support : Guide clients through Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and ensure timely salary changes. Immigration & Mobility: Act as SPOC for employees’ immigration/mobility needs in collaboration with the Global Mobility team. Workload Transition & Knowledge Transfer: Identify delegable tasks, document processes, and ensure smooth handover for efficiency. Digital Transformation & Process Optimization: Drive automation and AI adoption to streamline HR processes. Compliance projects: driving and lead compliance governance projects across South Europe markets. Global Initiatives & Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to standardize and improve HR practices globally. What We Are Looking For Minimum requirements: 3+ years of HR experience We require a fluent French and English - additional languages are a bonus. Deep expertise of labour laws and strong working knowledge of employment regulations across Southern Europe with focus in France (portage salarial). Experience supporting complex employee relations. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Tech-savvy with HRIS, Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, Tableau, and collaboration tools like Zoom & Slack. Preferred Requirements: Knowledge of the EOR industry Experience working across other Southern European Countries including Franc The annual gross base salary range for this position is 138,400 RON