Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner, EMEA

Position Summar

yThe Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), EMEA supports leaders and employees across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region by providing guidance on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, performance management, employee development, and talent acquisition

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As the primary HR contact for assigned client groups, the HRBP works closely with managers to support business objectives, strengthen team effectiveness, address employee matters, and help build a positive and productive work environment. The role also partners with leaders to attract, retain, and develop talent while ensuring compliance with local employment legislation and company policie

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Key Responsibilit

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Business Partner

• shipPartner with managers to understand business priorities, workforce challenges, and organizational ne
• eds.Provide guidance on workforce planning, team effectiveness, organizational structure, and employee-related matt
• ers.Support leaders in identifying talent needs, succession considerations, and development opportunit
• ies.Assist managers in addressing business and people challenges while balancing operational and employee ne

eds.
Employee Rela

• tionsAdvise managers and employees on workplace concerns, performance matters, policy interpretation, and employment-related is
• sues.Ensure consistent and fair application of company policies and pract
• ices.Support conflict resolution and employee relations initiat

ives.
Talent & Performance Mana

• gementSupport performance management activities, including goal setting, performance discussions, and development pla
• nning.Coach managers on employee performance, feedback, and development opportun
• ities.Participate in talent review and succession planning proc
• esses.Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and career develo

pment.
Organizational Effectiveness &

• ChangeSupport organizational changes, structure evolutions, and business transformation initi
• atives.Assist leaders in assessing workforce impacts and implementing organizational c
• hanges.Partner with managers to support communication and employee engagement during periods of

change.
Talent Acq

• uisitionLead recruitment activities for assigned positions across the EMEA
• region.Partner with hiring managers to define hiring requirements and support selection de
• cisions.Source, assess, and recommend candidates for various po
• sitions.Monitor market trends and provide insights on talent availability and hiring pr
• actices.Support onboarding activities to facilitate successful integration of new em

ployees.
Compliance & HR O

• perationsEnsure compliance with applicable employment legislation and company policies across assigned c
• ountries.Maintain awareness of legislative developments and employment practices within th
• e region.Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR-related docum
• entation.Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, and p

rocesses.
Qual

ification

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  EducationBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a rel

ated field

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  ExperienceMinimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or comp
• arable role.Experience supporting managers and employees within a multinational o
• rganization.Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters and providing day-to-day HR support to busin
• ess leaders.Experience leading full-cycle recruitment activities for professional, technical, and sale
• s positions.Experience working across multiple countries within the EMEA region is consider
• ed an asset.Experience within a technology, software, telecommunications, engineering or environment is also consider

ed an asset.
Knowledge

• & SkillsStrong interpersonal and relationship-bui
• lding skills.Excellent communication and influenci
• ng abilities.Sound judgment and ability to manage confidential information wit
• h discretion.Strong recruitment, interviewing, and talent assessment
• capabilities.Solid understanding of employee relations practices and employment
• legislation.Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-so
• lving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international
• environment.Proficiency with AI tools, HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office

applicati

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  LanguagesProfessional proficiency in Englis
• h is required.Additional European languages are consid

ered an asset

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Why Join EXFO
At EXFO, you will work closely with leaders and employees across multiple countries, helping to shape a positive employee experience while supporting business growth and organizational success. You will have the opportunity to contribute across the full employee lifecycle, from attracting talent to supporting development, engagement, and long-term organizationa