At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth. As part of the team, your skills will help organizations understand what skills they have, what they need next, and how to apply them in ways that drive real performance and progress.

Principal HR Specialist Skillsoft’s People Operations team is a strategic business function focused on putting employees first by humanizing systems and creating a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. Our team partners closely with employees, managers, HR Business Partners, and global teams to drive operational excellence, engagement, and compliance while supporting business needs. We are seeking an experienced Principal HR Specialist in France to support France and Germany.

In this role, you will have an opportunity to play a critical role in delivering an exceptional employee experience while ensuring efficient HR operations across the employee lifecycle. This role combines hands-on operational support with employee relations expertise, labor compliance, and local country ownership. The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting HR operations within France and Germany, including French Works Council (CSE) management, employee relations, and employee lifecycle processes in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

People Operations Employee Lifecycle Support end-to-end employee lifecycle activities across France and Germany including onboarding, employee changes, transfers, and offboarding Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires through preparation of employee documentation and coordination of onboarding activities Maintain employee records and HR systems while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with legal and company

Requirements

Manage employee-related data changes including working hours, leave administration, and

, documentation, and stakeholder management Provide guidance and support to managers regarding employee relations matters and local employment practices Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership on employee cases including performance concerns, workplace issues, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on people-related matters.

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or Employee Relations roles Strong experience independently managing French Works Council/CSE processes Robust working knowledge of French labor law Experience supporting HR operations and employee lifecycle activities in Germany Knowledge and experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred) Must be Fluent in both French and Eng

Benefits

-related updates Employee Relations Labor Relations Manage and coordinate French Works Council/CSE activities including preparation, consultation

Support payroll preparation through management of employee data and variable payroll inputs Coordinate

administration activities Partner with payroll teams to ensure timely and accurate processing Training, Health Employee Well-being Manage the administrative aspects of the French training plan and associated legal obligations.

Compensation

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