Oakleaf Partnership
People and Culture Manager 12 Month FTC
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People & Culture Manager
London Hybrid (4 days in the office)
Some travel to Paris
12 month FTC - Mat Cover
I am partnering with a global luxury art gallery with an international footprint, this is a brilliant opportunity for a people-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoys being close to the detail.
Key requirements (essential):
- Fluent in French
- Strong working knowledge of French employment law
- Hands-on experience of French payroll
The role
As People & Culture Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting employees across the full lifecycle from hire to retire, acting as a trusted first point of contact while continually improving people processes and systems.
You will work closely with stakeholders across multiple locations, with regular collaboration and occasional travel to Paris, ensuring compliance, consistency and a positive employee experience.
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This is a highly operational, people-centric role with real scope to influence culture, process improvement and engagement.
Key responsibilities
Employee lifecycle & people operations
- Manage and support employees across onboarding, probation, performance cycles, promotions and exits
- Act as first point of contact for employee queries relating to policies, payroll, benefits and HR processes
- Build trusted relationships across the business, offering guidance and support when needed
- Support recruitment administration including interview scheduling, offers and onboarding
- Lead new starter orientation and manage HR system set-up and documentation
Payroll, systems & compliance
- Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems and personnel files
- Coordinate all payroll inputs (including starters, leavers and changes) with external payroll providers
- Prepare and validate payroll runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Support benefits administration, pension and insurance processes
- Ensure compliance with UK and French employment legislation, including audits and documentation
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To be successful in this position I am looking for:
- 4-5 years' experience in a HR Coordinator, HR Manager or People Operations role
- Confident managing French payroll and employment law in a multi-country environment
- Exceptionally organised, detail-driven and discreet
- Strong communicator with a warm, approachable style
- Proactive problem-solver who enjoys improving processes and employee experience
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