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Head of Human Resources


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General information

Organisation

Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide. talent.limagrain.com  

Reference

2024-9544  

Location

Position description

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Function

SUPPORT FUNCTIONS - HR

Main Goal

Within the Human Resources department, you lead a team of 10 HR colleagues and serve as the privileged contact for corporate executives, essential IT personnel, and all managers and employees within your scope.
 
 

Job description

As Head of Human Resources, you will play a key role in managing our human capital and developing our organization. Here are your main missions:

1. Definition and Implementation of HR Policies:

You will define and propose HR policies aligned with our overall strategy and group policies.
You will ensure that our policies meet the organization’s challenges and objectives. 


2. Business Partner and Advisor to Senior Executives:

- You will act as a strategic partner to our senior executives, advising them on HR matters.
- Your close collaboration with managers and employees will enable you to support organizational evolution and change management.


3. Human Capital Management:

- You will anticipate our personnel needs by planning  future recruitment.
-You will ensure proper development of the organizational structure, teams, processes, and tools necessary for our ambitions.

 

4.Compensation Policy and Team Organization:

- You will propose and ensure a competitive salary policy in line with top management’s expectations.
- You will organize your team effectively to meet the company’s needs. 


5. HR Team Management:

- You will manage and develop all HR functions within your scope, with both strategic and operational vision.
 - You will also build strong relationships with employee representativess to maintain an open and constructive climate.


6. Compliance and Budget:

- You will make sure we comply with the current labor regulations, internal rules, and safety standards.

- You will manage the budgets allocated to your department.

 

7. Employee Representation:

- You will ensure the presidency of employee representation bodies within UES Holdings and lead negotiations related to collective agreement. 
 
 

Skills: what we expect of you

As Head of Human Resources, you have significant experience within a matrix organization.

Your ability to engage in dialogue, assess situations, and provide strategic vision are essential strengths.


Proficiency in  both French & English is also a requirement.
 
 

Your benefits and working environment

Working within our headquarters, you will experience a pleasant and stimulating work environment.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our senior management team and become a member of the executive HR committee at Limagrain Group.

We offer an attractive compensation package (including a company car) and numerous job opportunities both in France and globally. 

If you are passionate about HR and eager to actively contribute to our success, we would be delighted to receive your application !
 
 

Recruitment process

Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive an acknowledgment of receipt.

We’ll evaluate your profile in relation to the position and company needs. If your application is shortlisted, the following steps are part of our process:

- Pre-screening call.
- Completion of personality inventories and reasoning tests, that we will derief through an interview with the Group Talent Director.
- Meeting with Laetitia, your manager.
- Meeting with the Deputy CEO of the group.

Company

VILMORIN ET COMPAGNIE

Position localization

Job location

Europe, France, Auvergne, Puy de Dôme (63)

Location

10 Rond-Point du Biopole, 63360 Saint-Beauzire, France

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Master's degree

Minimum level of experience required

7 years or more

Languages

  • English (3 - Professional)
  • French (4 - Fluent)

Requester

Position start date

03/06/2024