We are looking for an experienced, French-speaking Human Resources Business Partner to provide practical, trusted and commercially focused HR support across our European operations. Reporting to the HR Manager Europe, you will partner with leaders and employees throughout the employee lifecycle, navigate complex employee relations matters and play an important role in organisational change, acquisitions and business integrations.
This is an opportunity to combine hands-on HR partnering with cross-border impact in a global, matrixed organisation. You will translate employment requirements into clear, workable solutions while building trusted relationships and helping leaders make confident people decisions.
What you will do
- Partner with leaders and employees across Europe, providing pragmatic advice on employee relations, performance, leave, employment conditions, policies and the wider employee lifecycle.
- Manage investigations, grievances, disciplinary and performance matters, employee exits and consultation processes with consistency, respect and sound judgement.
- Support mergers, acquisitions and integrations through people-related due diligence, integration planning and post-transaction implementation.
- Advise on European and country-specific employment legislation, consultation obligations and workforce change, turning complex requirements into clear recommendations.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships, coach leaders and maintain transparent communication throughout HR initiatives and change programmes.
- Help embed HR frameworks, processes, systems and ways of working, including onboarding and training for employees and leaders.
What you will bring
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
- At least five years’ experience in an HR advisory or business partnering role.
- Experience supporting organisational change, acquisitions or integrations in a European context, including exposure to people-related due diligence and post-integration activity.
- Sound working knowledge of European employment legislation and employee consultation requirements.
- Native-level French and effective communication skills across international and matrixed environments.
- Strong organisation, accountability and follow-through, with the ability to manage competing priorities across jurisdictions.
- Experience in the mining or resources sector, working with works councils, unions or employee representative groups, or delivering onboarding and HR training would be advantageous.
- Happy to travel to our European sites as and when required.
Why IMDEX?
IMDEX is a unique blend of technology and mining, bringing diverse expertise together to solve challenging industry problems and support a more efficient and sustainable future. Our people work across borders, share knowledge and are given the space to think, create and grow. You will join a friendly, supportive global team where care, curiosity, accountability and collaboration shape how we work.
Ready to make an impact?
If you are a solutions-focused HR professional who can balance commercial priorities, employee experience and legal compliance across Europe, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of our people and business.
IMDEX is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
