HR ADVISOR

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated HR Advisor to join our Le Boat business supporting our employees and managers in France!

Le Boat is part of the Private Equity-owned Travelopia Group, which is headquartered in the UK with specialist brands that operate across every corner of the globe. We are proud to offer our discerning customers life-changing experiences that include polar cruising, trekking in Nepal or private jet travel in Africa, to name just a few. The range of source markets and destinations covered by Travelopia brands spans all seven continents.

Our business unit, Le Boat, is Europe’s leading provider of inland waterway boating holidays. Currently operating in 9 countries, with a fleet of 900 charter boats, we attract customers from all over the world. We are passionate about providing outstanding quality and service. Le Boat has been established for more than 50 years’.

As the HR Advisor, you will assist the team to provide and manage a full HR support service to the business units across France and over time other countries. This role will touch all elements of the employee life cycle. You will ensure the highest level of customer service is always provided to not only your fellow HR colleagues but also managers and employees within the group. You will lead all aspects of the Human Resources administrative procedures and ensure that labour policies are implemented.

• Issuing contracts, extension of contracts and providing with addendum and other paperwork and process handling to ensure a professional and successful onboarding of new employees
• Support all administrative tasks such as data audits to maintain compliance and accurate processing of employee information in the Global HR system
• Processing leavers and employee life cycle changes in a timely manner, including issuing the relevant paperwork
• Assist new employees and line managers with first-line queries regarding their role within the business and set up and audit electronic personnel files
• Working closely with the local payroll and reward teams to ensure all new starters, changes and leavers are processed accurately and timely
• Referencing new employees and providing written references for ex-employees per country requirements
• Coaching line managers or employees directly on employee relation matters and staff development
• Be the first point of contact for any adhoc employee queries
• Issuing reports from the HRIS when required
• Support the People Director and People Business Partner with administrative tasks as required

• Strong communication skills – Fluency in both English and French is required, both verbal and written
• Outstanding administration skills and solid attention to detail
• Prior experience working with the processing French-based employees
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Teams and Excel
• SAGE PEOPLE HRIS experience is advantageous, however experience with using any HRIS is crucial
• Have a flexible approach, able to meet multiple timelines across different time zones and work seamlessly with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work remotely; and closely with colleagues based globally
• Experience in interpreting, advising and implementing agreements and procedures
• You will need to be able to research, analyse and reason logically within tight and conflicting timeframes

Our team is based in Castelnaudary, and we can offer hybrid working if you are located within commuting distance of this area. We are also open to applicants based remotely within France. In addition to a competitive salary and Operational Bonus Scheme, we want you to strike the perfect work-life balance by giving you 30 annual leave days each year plus your public holidays.

We appreciate the work you do, and we want you to feel supported, that’s why we also offer discounts on your travel if you travel to work by train, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Healthcare Scheme, as well as access to travel discounts and friends and family offers on our phenomenal Le Boat products!

We believe people are happier and perform best when they are able to be their true self, and that diverse teams deliver better results. Together we will cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where everyone can flourish.

We are committed to inspiring change through increasing awareness of, and counteracting, unconscious bias; building an inclusive culture, and embracing diversity in all its dimensions.

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