Senior People Business Partner - French speaking

Get to Know Us

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing! At BlackLine, we are committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.

Being a best‑in‑class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting‑edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.

Make Your Mark

This is a key regional role, responsible for building relationships and partnering with business leaders across Europe, including our VP, Engineering. As one of two Senior HRBPs supporting our 12 European countries, this individual requires deep technical expertise coupled with high empathy and emotional intelligence. This is a scopey role for a seasoned HR professional who thrives on providing data‑based insights and cultivating talent strategies and programmes that enable and accelerate the long‑term growth of our BlackLiners.

Senior People Partners engage with the business in a hands‑on consultative manner, identifying talent needs and critical skills gaps, forecasting and developing plans for OD and internal mobility, and leading strategic, project‑based people and business initiatives.

You’ll Get To

• Provide best‑in‑class HR support for our Product & Technology (P&T), Customer Support, and G&A functions across Europe.
• Leverage human resources subject matter expertise in the formulation, recommendation, and deployment of complex HR programmes and policies within your assigned functions, combining strategic sense with the willingness to roll up your sleeves for hands‑on tactical execution.
• Provide coaching and guidance to regional business leaders at all levels within your client groups.
• Serve as the company HR representative for our French Works Council, partnering with our Deputy General Counsel.
• Partner with and support fellow HR Business Partners across the team as needed, stepping in to assist with complex Employee Relations (ER) cases, internal transfers, and other key initiatives.
• Work with business leaders and finance partners on workforce and succession planning, collaborating closely with US HR Business Partners to ensure alignment with our global talent strategy.
• Establish key talent metrics and KPIs to measure performance within the business and proactively highlight areas of risk and opportunity.
• Use a data‑driven approach to analyse trends, inform decisions, and implement actions to increase productivity and retention.
• Support all cyclical programmes including quarterly performance check‑ins, annual reviews, compensation (merit) review processes, 9‑box talent mapping, and succession planning.
• Analyse the data from, and implement programmes to address feedback in, our global engagement surveys.
• Contribute functional insights and work collaboratively with our Talent Development team to shape development programmes for high‑potential employees and key talent, including international events for our global Quarterly Learning Days.
• Partner with our Total Rewards team to align compensation with competitive market expectations and partner on projects such as the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Lead the execution of change efforts and communication strategies related to HR and other organisation‑wide programmes.
• Work collaboratively with our People Operations team and COEs to ensure best practice and a constant focus on process improvement.
• Exercise discretion and judgement to make critical decisions in administering internal policies and controls in compliance with applicable legislation (SOX, Information Security, ESG, internal audits).
• Be an active partner in a highly collaborative international Human Resources team, acting as a strong role model and providing coaching and mentorship for professional growth to the business and early‑career People professionals.

BlackLine recognizes that talent comes in many forms. We value the unique perspectives you bring and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every bullet point below. We are looking for great teammates, not just a checklist of requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in progressive HRBP leadership (typically 10+ years), preferably within a global or tech‑focused environment.
• University degree or equivalent professional experience in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Professional proficiency in French (required for French Works Council engagement) and English.
• An AI‑forward mindset and an interest in adopting new technologies to improve HR processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organisational savvy; the ability to navigate complex environments and build lasting relationships across the organisation.
• A role as a trusted advisor who collaborates with stakeholders, invites different perspectives, advises on talent implications, and presents alternative solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of organisational design, staffing, L&D, and employment law (ethics, conduct, wellness, wage/hour, time tracking, Works Councils/CBAs, and leaves of absence).
• The ability to translate information and insights into consultative or hands‑on problem‑solving support.
• A big‑picture mindset that aligns HR goals with BlackLine’s business strategy and translates vision into action.
• A resilient approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a high‑growth environment.
• Strong project management fundamentals with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to effectively manage change, ambiguity, and risk.
• The capacity to turn obstacles into challenges, motivating others to maintain high morale and productivity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Workday, and ATS platforms.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• A proactive, “sleeves‑rolled‑up” attitude focused on both solving and preventing problems.

We’re Even More Excited If You Have

• Experience working for a global company.
• Experience supporting an Engineering and/or Product population and leaders.
• Experience working in a SaaS company and knowledge of the tech industry.

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining

• A technology‑based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem‑solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world’s most trusted name in Finance Automation.
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It’s a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner’s continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognised by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognises that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimises a combination of virtual and in‑person interactions to maximise collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least three days a week.